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If james is starting to save $150 to buy a new cell phone. In January he saved $5. In February he saved twice as much as he saved in January for a total of $15. If James continues to save twice as much each month as he saved the previous month, in which month will his totals savings be enough to buy the phone?

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Answer:

  • May

Explanation:

March end is 15*2=30+15 =45

April 45*2=90+45=135

By may james will have enough money for phone

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