Question

Josh wants to save $165.00 to buy a new iPod nano. He plans to save $1 the first month, $3 the second month, $6 the third month, and $10 the fourth month. If Josh continues this savings pattern, how many months will it take Hosh to save $165.00?A. 5 monthsB. 7 monthsC. 9 months D. 13 months

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is C

It would take him 9 months to save $165

Explanation:

Josh's savings are:

1, 3, 6, 10, ...

If he continues in this pattern, he would have:

1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28, 36, 45

Summing these give 165

Therefore, it would take him 9 months to save $165