Marlin borrowed $825 from his parents to make some repairs on his car. He promised to repay the loan by giving his parents at least $85 from his paycheck each week. Which of the following is not a possible scenario for the amount of debt Marlin has remaining?
After 3 weeks, Marlin is $555 in debt.
After 4 weeks, Marlin is $465 in debt.
After 5 weeks, Marlin is $410 in debt.
After 6 weeks, Marlin is $300 in debt.

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Marlin borrowed $825 from his parents to make some repairs on his car. He promised to repay the loan by giving his parents at least $85 from his paycheck each week. Which of the following is not a possible scenario for the amount of debt Marlin has remaining? 
After 3 weeks, Marlin is $555 in debt. 
After 4 weeks, Marlin is $465 in debt. 
After 5 weeks, Marlin is $410 in debt. 
After 6 weeks, Marlin is $300 in debt.

anonymous · Answer

Is it After 5 weeks, Marlin is $410 in debt.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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sleepyjess · Answer

Yes, I agree with your answer

flufflepuffle · Answer

It's the first one. If you multiply 85 by 3, you get 255. Subtract 825 by 255, you get 570.

directrix · Answer

I am with this option: After 5 weeks, Marlin is $410 in debt. (825 - 5*85)

At week 5, Martlin owed a maximum of $400 if he made his $85 payments on time.
$410 > $400 which indicates that Martlin would not have kept his word regarding the payments.

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Regarding the first option: After 3 weeks, Marlin is $555 in debt. 
This could be true.

At the end of week 3, Martin owes a maximum of $570. He debt of $555 is less than that amount which means that he paid back more than $85 on one or more weeks.

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