SOLUTION: Michael is saving money to buy a phone that costs $575. He has $175 saved, and each week he adds $50 to his savings. How many weeks will it take him to save money to buy the phone?

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Question 1163624: Michael is saving money to buy a phone that costs $575. He has $175 saved, and each week he adds $50 to his savings. How many weeks will it take him to save money to buy the phone?
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The problem is so simple that deserves to be solved in one line


    number of weeks = %28575-175%29%2F50 = 400%2F50 = 8.     ANSWER

Solved.