Question

Maria is saving $470 for a new camera. She currently has $256. If she saves $70 per week, how long will it take her to save at least $500 to cover taxes and extras?

Answer 1

Number of weeks= 3.63 weeks

Explanation:

First, we need to determine the total amount to be saved:

Difference= 500 - 256

Difference= $254

Now, the number of weeks given the following formula:

Number of weeks= amount to be saved / savings per week

Number of weeks= 254 / 70

Number of weeks= 3.63 weeks