In march, a family starts saving for a vacation they are planning for the end of August. The family expects the vacation to cost $1375. They start with $125. Each month they plan to deposit 20% more than the previous month. Will they have enough money for their trip? If not, how much more do they need?

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shawn · Answer

march = 125, 
next month = previous month + 0.20 (previous month).

do you know what to do next?

shaeelynn · Answer

no i do not

shawn · Answer

ok then. i'm off to get some pie