Steven wants to buy a $525 bicycle. Steven has no money saved, but will be able to deposit $40 into a

savings account when he receives his paycheck each Friday. However, before Steven can buy the bike, he

must give his sister $75 that he owes her. For how many weeks will Steven need to deposit money into

his savings account before he can pay back his sister and buy the bike?

a. 19 weeks b. 16 weeks c. 15 weeks d. 14 weeks

veeks

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20 April, 06:07

Steven wants to buy a $525 bicycle. Steven has no money saved, but will be able to deposit $40 into a

savings account when he receives his paycheck each Friday. However, before Steven can buy the bike, he

must give his sister $75 that he owes her. For how many weeks will Steven need to deposit money into

his savings account before he can pay back his sister and buy the bike?

a. 19 weeks b. 16 weeks c. 15 weeks d. 14 weeks

veeks

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Elaina Reese · Answer 1

c. 15 weeks

Explanation:

1 week = $40

15 weeks = $600

Steven owes = $75

you need to take $75 from $600 and you get $525

so, Steven now could give his sister $75 and he has $525 to get a bicycle.