Math Problem Statement
Avery earned 100 dollars babysitting over the summer. She goes to the mall and buys lunch each day. The first day she has $97.00 left. The second day she has $92.00. The third day she has $85.00 left. The fourth day she has $76.00 left. What is the pattern rule for her spending?
Solution
To determine the pattern rule for Avery's spending, we analyze the amount of money she has left after each day:
- Day 0 (before spending): $100.00
- Day 1: $97.00 (spent $3.00)
- Day 2: $92.00 (spent $5.00)
- Day 3: $85.00 (spent $7.00)
- Day 4: $76.00 (spent $9.00)
The spending amount each day increases by 2 dollars: $3.00, $5.00, $7.00, $9.00, ...
Pattern Rule:
Avery spends money according to an arithmetic sequence where the spending starts at $3.00 and increases by $2.00 each day. The total money left after each day follows this rule:
Or simplified:
This rule gives the amount of money Avery has left after days.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Sequences
Pattern Recognition
Formulas
Arithmetic sequence formula: a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d
Money left after day n: 100 - (3 + 2(n - 1))
Theorems
Arithmetic progression properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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