Shannon opens a savings account with $50. Starting with the first week, each week she deposits $8 into her account. How many weeks does it take her to save $450?

A. 56.25 weeks
B. 62.5 weeks
C. 52 weeks
D. 50 weeks

Question

Shannon opens a savings account with $50. Starting with the first week, each week she deposits $8 into her account. How many weeks does it take her to save $450?

A. 56.25 weeks
B. 62.5 weeks
C. 52 weeks
D. 50 weeks

ranga · Answer

50 + N * 8 = 450   (where N is the number of weeks to save $450).

Solve for N.

anonymous · Answer

You start with 50, so subtract that. It leaves you with 400. Divide that by 8 and you have your answer.

sleepyjess · Answer

50 + (x*8) = 450
50-50 + (x*8) = 450-50
x*8 = 400
x*8/8 = 400/8
x =