You are saving money to buy a new bicycle that costs $155.75. You have $30 and plan to save $5 each week. Your aunt decided to give you an additional $10 each week.

Question

You are saving money to buy a new bicycle that costs $155.75. You have $30 and plan to save $5 each week. Your aunt decided to give you an additional $10 each week. 
How many weeks will you have to save until you have enough money to buy the bicycle?

Ms. Amber · Accepted Answer

1. $155.75 - $30 = $125.75 2. $125.75 / $15 = 8.4 So, saving up money will take about 8.4 weeks.

Ms. Sue · Answer

15x = 125.75 x = _____