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Juan borrowed $1500 from his grandparents for motorcycle repairs. he plans to take 10% of his $450 weekly income to pay them back. At this rate, how many weeks will it take him to pay off the long?

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About 33 weeks you just find 10% of 450 which is 45 then divide $1500 by 45
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Answer:

33.33 weeks

Explanation:

10% of weekly pay: 0.10 * 450 = $45

Weeks: x

45x = 1500

x = 33.33 weeks

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