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Laura retired from her job recently, and she has saved about $334,980.00 over the course of her career. She plans to withdraw $1,798.00 each month to pay for living expenses. After a certain amount of time, the balance in Laura's account is $279,242.00.

How many months have passed since Laura retired?

A. 27
B. 85
C. 31
D. 34

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Math Tutoring Help!

Laura retired from her job recently, and she has saved about $334,980.00 over the course of her career. She plans to withdraw $1,798.00 each month to pay for living expenses. After a certain amount of time, the balance in Laura's account is $279,242.00.

How many months have passed since Laura retired?

A.  	27
	B.  	85
	C.  	31
	D.  	34

anonymous · Answer

Subtract $279,242.00 from $334,980.00 and then divide that number by $1,798.00

anonymous · Answer

Ok I got 279,055.69299221

anonymous · Answer

$334,980.00-$270,242.00=$55,738

$55,738/$1798.00=31

anonymous · Answer

Yes! Ok I was correct. Thank! I was doing the math while you were typing that and thats what I got thanks soo much!