Question

Phil is paid £240 per week. Each week he saves one-quarter of his pay. a) how much does he save each week? b) He is saving for a new bike that costs £349. How many weeks does it take to save enough to buy the bike?

Answer 1

a) £60

b) 6 weeks

Explanation:

Phil is paid £240 per week

He saves 1/4 ie., 1/4 x 240 = 60

Cost of new bike = £349

No. of weeks savings = 349 / 60 = 5.816666 werks