Question

Kari is saving money to buy a car. To purchase the car that she wants she will need to have at least a $5000 down payment. If Kari

makes $500 a month, how many months must she save, assuming that she saves 50% of her income each month?
A
A)
10 months
B)
19 months
C)
20 months
D)
21 months

Answer 1

C ) She needs to save AT LEAST 20 months

Explanation:

Half of her income each month is $250

m= months

250m ≥ 5000

m≥ 20