Question

Hansel’s television is starting to show signs of age, so his New Years resolution is to save up for a new one. The television he’d like to buy costs $700. On January 1st a Sunday Hansel sets aside $19.50. Every Sunday thereafter he sets aside another $19.50. On what day will Hansel finally be able to buy a new television

Answer 1

Hansel finally be able to buy a new television on Sunday, September 4. Because 700/19.50 is about 36. So that means on the 36th week Hansel can buy the TV.