Problema Solution

Javier is saving $175 each month to buy an all-terrain vehicle. How long will it take him to save at least $2900? Define a variable and write an inequality to solve the problem.

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let x = the number of months needed for Javier to save at least $2900


175*x >= 2900


by solving we find


x>= 16.57


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or if we round to an integer


x >= 17


Javier will need at least 17 months to save at least $2900.