Concept explainers
a.
To identify:The correct answer so that Jon can be $20 within his goal.
a.
Answer to Problem 52PFA
The correct answer is B:
Explanation of Solution
Given information:Jon has to save a minimum amount of $500, he earn $ b per week for x weeks.
The total money Jon earns in x weeks = bx .
If Jon has to save $500 and be $20 above his goal then the difference between his earnings and savings must be greater than $20.
Hence the correct answer is B:
b.
To calculate:The number of weeks Jon should save, for the minimum amount of $500 if he earns $48 per week.
b.
Answer to Problem 52PFA
The number of weeks are
Explanation of Solution
Given information:Jon has to save a minimum amount of $500, he earn $48 per week for x weeks.
Calculation:
The total money Jon earns in x weeks = bx .
For Jon to save a minimum of $500
Hence the number of weeks are
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