Question

Tim and Tom are trying to earn money to buy a new game system over a 3-month period. Tim saved $45.28 each month. If they need a total of $212.25 to buy the game system, how much does Tom need to earn each of the 3 months in order to buy the game system? A. $166.97 B. $25.47 C. $76.41 D. $135.8

Answer 1

Answer:

$25.47

Step-by-step explanation:

Tim saved $45.28 each month. So, he will save (45.28 × 3) = $135.84 in three months.

If Tim and Tom need a total of $212.25 to buy the game system, then Tom has to save (212.25 - 135.84) = $76.41 in three months,

Therefore, each of the three months Tom has to earn in order to buy the game system,  $\frac{76.41}{3} = 25.47$ dollars. (Answer)