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?
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:
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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.