AlgebraEasy–MediumBalance after weekly deposits
Algebra practice question
Kim opens a savings account with $200 and deposits $15 every week. How much is in the account, in dollars, after 8 weeks of deposits?
Answer: 320
200 + 15(8) = 320.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 120
- 120 is the deposits alone.
- If you answered 215
- 215 adds one deposit.
- If you answered 1720
- 1720 multiplies 215 by 8.
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