Question

Scott has $500 in the bank. He withdraws the same amount of money each week for 12 weeks, at which point he has $20 left in the bank. How much money did he withdraw each week?

Answer 1

Well...if he starts with 500...and takes away 'x' amount every week for 12 weeks....and has 20 left after that...we have

500 - 12x = 20

Now subtract 500 from both sides

-12x = -480

Divide both sides by -12

x = 40

So this means he withdrew $40 each week for 12 weeks

Lets check....40 dollars times 12 weeks = 480

Is that 20 less than 500? Yes...so 40 is the correct answer

Answer 2

OMG. thanks so much for your help. that is an answer. (:

Answer 3

No problem! :)