SOLUTION: Faith normally saves $2.50 a week. She decides to save up
for a new bike and increases her savings such that she now
puts a total of $4.50 a week aside. The bike costs $300.
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puts a total of $4.50 a week aside. The bike costs $300.
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Question 1040177: Faith normally saves $2.50 a week. She decides to save up
for a new bike and increases her savings such that she now
puts a total of $4.50 a week aside. The bike costs $300.
How much sooner (to the nearest week) will Faith be able
to purchase her bike assuming she begins with no savings? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = number of weeks to save
$300 at $2.50/wk
Let = number of weeks to save
$300 at $4.50/wk
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She will be able to buy the bike 53 weeks sooner
