Tracy is saving to buy a new guitar that costs $253.77 (including tax). Tracy has saved $136.27, and she can save $23.50 each week.

Which equation could you use to find how long it will take to save for the guitar?

A) $23.50w = $253.77

B) $253.77 - w = $136.27 + $23.50

C) $253.77 + $136.27 = $23.50w

D) $136.27 + $23.50w = $253.77

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Mathematics

Kathleen Stephenson

11 September, 22:36

Tracy is saving to buy a new guitar that costs $253.77 (including tax). Tracy has saved $136.27, and she can save $23.50 each week.

Which equation could you use to find how long it will take to save for the guitar?

A) $23.50w = $253.77

B) $253.77 - w = $136.27 + $23.50

C) $253.77 + $136.27 = $23.50w

D) $136.27 + $23.50w = $253.77

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Flyby · Answer 1

I think it's A.

$23.50 x w = 253 would determine how many weeks she would need to save her money.

I have a question: Does it include the money she saved before? If it does, then it's D.