Julie's birthday is May 1. She wants to buy a new camera that costs $70.00 as a present to herself. She decides to save 1 cent on January 1st, 2 cents on January 2nd, 3 cents on January 3rd, 4 cents on January 4th, and so on.

Will she have enough to buy the camera on her birthday? How much will she have? & why .

Question

Julie's birthday is May 1. She wants to buy a new camera that costs $70.00 as a present to herself. She decides to save 1 cent on January 1st, 2 cents on January 2nd, 3 cents on January 3rd, 4 cents on January 4th, and so on.

Will she have enough to buy the camera on her birthday? How much will she have? & why .

alekos · Answer

yes. $72.60    I'll let you work out the why

anonymous · Answer

@alekos Thanks :) i think i can figure out why now  with that answer!