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Millie has a bank account balance of $1200. Each week, her balance changes by −$72.50. She wants to keep the balance above $620.

How many weeks will Millie's balance remain above $620?

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Millie's account balance will remain above $620

at least 8
fewer than 8
more than 8

weeks.

User Laurent Etiemble
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Answer: since it doesnt say 620 is included , we can conclude that x>620, not x>=620 so the 8th week would be cut just short, so answer is 7

aka

fewer than 8 weeks

Explanation:

1200-620=580

580/72.50=8

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