Eric wants to attend a public four-year university. He estimates that the average cost of one year at this university is $19,500. He can save at most $325 a month. Without factoring in interest, grants, or scholarships, what is the minimum number of months he needs to save in order to be able to pay for one year of college?

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Precious Riddle

1 March, 13:53

Eric wants to attend a public four-year university. He estimates that the average cost of one year at this university is $19,500. He can save at most $325 a month. Without factoring in interest, grants, or scholarships, what is the minimum number of months he needs to save in order to be able to pay for one year of college?

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Haylee Carpenter · Answer 1

In this problem he need 19.500 but only earns 325 a month. From this we take what is needed (19500) and divide it by what is earned (325). This will give you 60. So therefore it will take him 60 months to earn enough for one year at university.