Question

Jim wants to buy a computer. The total cost is $1,180. If he can save $60 a month, how long will it take for him to save up for the computer? Round your answer to the nearest month

Answer 1

Answer with explanation:

Total Cost of Computer = $ 1180

Amount that Jim can save monthly = $ 60

Let time taken by Jim to save amount which is equal to cost of computer = x months

So, the equation for above statement can be written as:

    6 0 x = 1180

Dividing both sides by ,60

$x=\frac{1180}{60}\\\\x=19\frac{2}{3}$

⇒Number of months=20

Maximum of 20 months , will take Jim to save $ 1180.

Answer 2

If jim wants to buy a new computer he will have to work 20 months.

60 x 19 = 1,140 means he worked 19 months but he doesnt have enough money so if he works 1 more month then he will have enough.

60 x 20 = 1,200