Question

Trisha is saving $25 a week to go on a vacation. She determines that she will need $350 for the vacation,

but she also wants to have over $100 left in her bank account after the trip. How many weeks should
Trisha save?

Answer 1

25x = 450
x = 450/25
x = 18 weeks

Answer 2

Trisha should save for 18 weeks.

Explanation:

1 week = $25

Total = $350

Also wants over $100

350+100 = 450

450 ÷ 25 = 18