Math Problem Statement
Betty still lives with her parents, earns $14.55 an hour and works an average of 32 hours per week. To help her family with their water bill, she pays her parents $30 and she spends $75 per week on herself. Her move out expenses are $4,200. How many weeks will she have to work before she can move out on her own?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Basic Arithmetic
Savings Calculation
Linear Equations
Formulas
Weekly Income = Hourly Rate × Hours Worked
Weekly Expenses = Sum of all weekly expenditures
Weekly Savings = Weekly Income - Weekly Expenses
Number of Weeks = Move Out Expenses ÷ Weekly Savings
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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