Question

Solve the following real-world problem: Destiny opens a checking account with $100 and then deposits $27 each week. How many weeks will it take for her account to reach $343? (1 point)
Responses

9 weeks
9 weeks

16.4 weeks
16.4 weeks

12.7 weeks
12.7 weeks

3.16 weeks

Answer 1

Let w be weeks. 100 + 27w = 343 → 27w = 243 → w = 243/27 = 9.

Answer: 9 weeks.