Tyler wants to buy a new television that costs $312. He has already saved $96. He plans to save $24 per week over the next few weeks. Which shows the number of weeks Tyler will need to save to be able to buy the television?
Answer
A
Image with description A number line labeled from negative 20 to 20 by twos. Only multiples of 4 are labeled. A closed circle is between the first tick mark after 0 and the tick mark labeled 4.
B
Image with description A number line labeled from negative 20 to 20 by twos. Only multiples of 4 are labeled. A closed circle is between the tick mark labeled 12 and the next tick mark.
C
Image with description A number line labeled from negative 20 to 20 by twos. Only multiples of 4 are labeled. A closed circle is between the tick mark labeled 16 and the next tick mark.
D
Image with description A number line labeled from negative 20 to 20 by twos. Only multiples of 4 are labeled. A closed circle is between the tick mark labeled 8 and the next tick mark.
Explanation
Tyler still needs $312 − $96 = $216. Saving $24 each week means he needs $216 ÷ $24 = 9 weeks. Choice D shows 9 on the number line, halfway between 8 and 10.
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