Kinsey has a plan to save $60 a month for 16 months so that she can purchase a new television. After 11 months Kinsey has saved

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Kinsey has a plan to save $60 a month for 16 months so that she can purchase a new television. After 11 months Kinsey has saved

$600. If the most that Kinsey can possibly save is $80 per month, which of the following statements is true? a. Kinsey will meet her goal and does not need to adjust her plan. b. Kinsey must save $72 per month to achieve her goal. c. Kinsey must save $75 per month to achieve her goal. d. Kinsey will not be able to achieve her goal. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

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kirza4 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-13T13:05:38+03:00

kirza4 [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

b. Kinsey must save $72 per month to achieve her goal.

Step-by-step explanation:

<em>Goal over 16 months:</em> $60 x 16 = $960

<em>Collected after 11 months:</em> $600

$360 still needed
5 months lefts

$360 ÷ 5 = $72