Sheila has a plan to save $45 a month for 18 months so that she has $810 to remodel her bathroom. After 13 months Sheila has saved $510. If the most Sheila can possibly save is $70 per month, which of the following statements is true?
a.
Sheila will meet her goal and does not need to adjust her plan.
b.
Sheila must save $50 per month to achieve her goal.
c.
Sheila must save $60 per month to achieve her goal.
d.
Sheila will not be able to achieve her goal.

Question

Sheila has a plan to save $45 a month for 18 months so that she has $810 to remodel her bathroom. After 13 months Sheila has saved $510. If the most Sheila can possibly save is $70 per month, which of the following statements is true?
a.
Sheila will meet her goal and does not need to adjust her plan.
b.
Sheila must save $50 per month to achieve her goal.
c.
Sheila must save $60 per month to achieve her goal.
d.
Sheila will not be able to achieve her goal.

ssddss02 · Answer

its a. because $45 times 18 is $810

texaschic101 · Answer

she saved 510....she still needs 300...and she has 5 more months...at 70 per month = 70*5 = 350....so that would give her more then she needs.
so yes...answer is A