Question

Steven wants to buy a $500 bicycle Steven has no money saved but will be able to deposit $45 into a savings account when he received his paycheck each Friday however before Stephen can buy the bike he must give his sister $85 that he owes her for how many weeks will Steven need to deposit money into a savings account before he could pay back his sister and by the bike?

A. 13 weeks
B. 15 weeks
C. 17 weeks
D. 11 weeks

Answer 1

The answer is A. 13 weeks, 45 • 13= 585

Answer 2

45 × 13 = 585

Which is exactly how much he'd need to pay back his sister and buy the bike. So, it would take him 13 weeks.