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When Goldie does not have enough money for the thing she wants to buy, she has to save for it. This means that she will keep a certain amount of money from her pocket money until she manages to collect as much money as she needs.

Instructions:

Solve the word task. You can use a calculator.

Example

Susan receives a pocket of 7 pounds from her parents every week. How many pounds will she save in 16 weeks when she does not spend anything? Will it be enough to save money on a toy that costs 115 pounds?


Your answer:

Susan will save ________ pounds.

She ________ buy the toy.

Solution

Susan receives a pocket of 7 pounds from her parents every week. How many pounds will she save in 16 weeks when she does not spend anything? Will it be enough to save money on a toy that costs 115 pounds?


Your answer:

Susan will save 112 pounds.

She will not be able to buy the toy.

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