SOLUTION: A charity group which feeds homeless children, receives a donation of $3780 for food. They plan to use $180 each day. At the end of what day will they have $1260 left?

Question 198579: A charity group which feeds homeless children, receives a donation of $3780 for food. They plan to use $180 each day. At the end of what day will they have $1260 left?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A charity group which feeds homeless children, receives a donation of $3780 for food. They plan to use $180 each day. At the end of what day will they have $1260 left?
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3780 - 1260 = $2520 (amt. they have spent)
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2520/180 = 14 days (# of days to spend the @2520)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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