Kinsey has a plan to save $60 a month for 16 months so that she can purchase a new television. After 11 months Kinsey has saved $600. If the most that Kinsey can possibly save is $80 per month, which of the following statements is true?
Answer
A
Kinsey will meet her goal and does not need to adjust her plan.
B
Kinsey must save $72 per month to achieve her goal.
C
Kinsey must save $75 per month to achieve her goal.
D
Kinsey will not be able to achieve her goal.
Explanation
Kinsey’s goal is 16 × $60 = $960. After saving $600, she still needs $960 − $600 = $360, and there are 5 months left. She must save $360 ÷ 5 = $72 per month, which is within her $80 monthly maximum. So the true statement is that she must save $72 per month to achieve her goal.
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