SOLUTION: Tom works 12 hours each week. He earns £4 an hour. Tom saves 1/3 of his earnings each week. How many weeks does it take tom to save £80?

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Question 914328: Tom works 12 hours each week. He earns
£4 an hour. Tom saves 1/3 of his earnings each week. How many weeks does it take tom to save £80?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F3%2912%2A4x+=+80
x = 80/16 = 5weeks