Question

Constance is saving money to buy a new bicycle that costs $205.75. She already has $80 saved and plans to save $8 each week. How many weeks will it take her to save enough money to purchase the bicycle?

Answer 1

16 weeks

Explanation:

$80 + $8 a week
`\geq` $205.75

80 + 8x
`\geq` 205.75

8x
`\geq` 125.75

x
`\geq` 15.71875

16 weeks