Identify the information that is needed to solve the problem.

Lionel is saving money to buy a new music player. So far he has saved $35 and the player costs $129. He can save $16 per week from his allowance. How much more does Lionel have to save?

A.

Need to know the cost of the music player and how much he can save each week.

B.

Need to know how much he has saved so far and how much he can save each week.

C.

Need to know the cost of the music player, how much he has saved so far, and how much he can save each week.

D.

Need to know the cost of the music player and how much he has saved so far.

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Noel Stout

12 March, 21:01

Identify the information that is needed to solve the problem.

Lionel is saving money to buy a new music player. So far he has saved $35 and the player costs $129. He can save $16 per week from his allowance. How much more does Lionel have to save?

A.

Need to know the cost of the music player and how much he can save each week.

B.

Need to know how much he has saved so far and how much he can save each week.

C.

Need to know the cost of the music player, how much he has saved so far, and how much he can save each week.

D.

Need to know the cost of the music player and how much he has saved so far.

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Answers (2)

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Shyann Heath · Answer 1

Shyann Heath 12 March, 22:39

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Most likely your answer is C

Brayan Charles · Answer 2

Looking at the info that is given it gives you the answer. If you were trying to find how much more he needs you need to know,

1: How much the music player is.

2: How much you already have.

3:How much you get each week.

So the answer would be C.