Question

Patel bought a model rocket kit from a catalog. The

price of the kit was $125. A $10 charge for shipping will
be added. Patel received an allowance of $20 per
week. How many weeks will it take him to purchase
the kit?

Answer 1

Answer: he will need to save to 7 weeks

Explanation:

125+10=135

he needs 135 to get the kit

y=20x

135=20x

6.75=x

he will need to save to 7 weeks

Answer 2

7 weeks

Explanation:

add 10 to 125 then divide by 20