Question

Riley is saving up to buy a new television. She needs a total of $1,414.53. Riley has saved $200.43 already and earns $80.94 per week at her job. How many weeks does Riley need to work to save enough money to buy the new television?

A. 14
B. 13
C. 16
D. 15

Answer 1

Riley needs to save $1,414.53 - $200.43 = $<<1414.53-200.43=1214.1>>1214.10 more.
1214.10 ÷ 80.94 = <<1214.1/80.94=14.99>>14.99
Riley needs to work 15 weeks to save enough money.
Answer: \boxed{D. 15}.