Question

A construction company will be fined for each day it is late completing its current project.  The daily fine will be $4000 for the first day and will increase by $1000 each day.  Based on its budget, the company can only afford $60,000 in total fines.  What is the maximum number of days it can be late?

Answer 1

60000
-4000
56,000
-5000
51,000
-6000
45,000
-7000
38,000
-8000
30000
-9000
21,000
-10,000
11,000
-11000
0
Total of 8 days

Answer 2

The maximum number of days is 8 days.