Owen received $4 from his mother in the 1st week of school and $7 in the 2nd week. Each week, he receives $3 more than the week before.
- How much money did he received in the 15th week?
- In which week did he receive $16?
(a)
Amount that Owen received on 1st Week = $4
Amount that Owen received on 2nd Week = $14
Formula:
Amount received each week = 4 + (Week number - 1) x $3
Amount received on Week 15
= 4 + (15 - 1) x 3
= 4 + 14 x 3
= 4 + 42
= $46
(b)
Week number that Owen received $16
= [(16 - 4) ÷ 3] + 1
= (12 ÷ 3) + 1
= 4 + 1
= 5
Answer(s): (a) $46; (b) 5