Question

Mackenzie already knew 1 appetizer recipe before starting culinary school, and she will learn1 new appetizer recipe during each week of school. After how many weeks of culinaryschool will Mackenzie know a total of 40 appetizer recipes?

Answer 1

Mackenzie already knew 1 appetizer recipe before starting culinary school, and she will learn 1 new appetizer recipe during each week of school.

After how many weeks of culinary school will Mackenzie know a total of 40 appetizer recipes?

SOLUTION

Mackenzie already knew 1 appetizer recipe before starting culinary school, and she will learn 1 new appetizer recipe during each week of school.

That is 2 appetizers per week

40 appetizers ===40 / 2 = 20 weeks