Luke’s dad need 165 for a new suitcase. If he saves an equal amount for 3 weeks, how much does save each week?

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given: 

Required amount  = $165

Let the amount saved each week be x

Then, amount saved in 3 weeks is 3x

So, 3x = $165

Dividing both sides by 3, we get

3x/3 =$165/3

x = $55

 

Hence, Luke's dad needs to save $55 each week to buy a suitcase in 3 weeks time.