Question

Ian needs to save at least $85 for a new pair of basketball shoes he is 25 and his piggy bank you can save 12 from his allowed to each week how many weeks will I need to save at least 85

Answer 1

If Ian has $25 in his piggy bank, and he can save $12 a week the equation will be
$25+($12x)=$85 (where x is the number of weeks)
85-12=$73
$73=$12x
x=6.08333333333
Round up
It will take 7 weeks