Chris works at a local bowling alley. He currently makes $200 per week after taxes plus $50 extra cash every five weeks for cleaning the lanes. Chris is trying to save up for his Senior Cruise. Depending on the type of cabin he gets, he can buy a ticket for between $420 and $1,260.

What is the minimum number of weeks that Chris needs to work to buy his cruise ticket?

3 weeks

1 week

2 weeks

4 weeks

Question

Chris works at a local bowling alley. He currently makes $200 per week after taxes plus $50 extra cash every five weeks for cleaning the lanes. Chris is trying to save up for his Senior Cruise. Depending on the type of cabin he gets, he can buy a ticket for between $420 and $1,260.

What is the minimum number of weeks that Chris needs to work to buy his cruise ticket?

 3 weeks

 1 week

 2 weeks

 4 weeks

anonymous · Answer

So, 200w plus 50(5w) is equal to the amount of money he has earned.

anonymous · Answer

so how many weeks does it take

anonymous · Answer

got it nvm its 3 weeks

mertsj · Answer

He makes $210 a week.  Why would it take him 3 weeks?