Problem of the Week #5

Posted: November 1, 2014

Katherine is saving for a trip to her cousin’s house in another province. She figures she needs $213 to have a comfortable trip. To earn money she mows lawns. Each mowing earns her $16. She already had mowed four lawns. How many more lawns must she mow to get at least $213? All solutions must be submitted by noon time on Friday, November 7.     Please remember: First and Last Name Class Problem of the Week # Answer done on a sheet of looseleaf (folded in fourths in order to fit into the ballot box outside of the Math Center on the Orange Team floor.) Show how you found your answer (answer only will not be eligible for draw) Put your answer in a summative phrase (sentence form) with a circle around it (makes it clearer) Make sure your work is neat (the winner's solution will be posted on the website)