Question

There are 52 weeks in a year. And mayra 40 hours a week.
What is the hourly rate necessary to earn $68,120 a year ? How much is her weekly salary?

Maura is planning to buy a new car, she wants to save $4000 for the down payment. How many weeks does she need to work before she gets that amount?

Answer 1

Mayra weekly salary is $1310 and she would need 4 weeks salary in order to afford a $4000 down payment on that car.

Data;

• Total number of weeks = 52
• Weekly hours = 40
• Yearly target = $68,120

Weekly Salary

To calculate her weekly salary, let's divide her annual target by 52 week which the number of weeks present in a year.

Her weekly salary will be

$x = \frac{68120}{52} \\x = 1310$

Her weekly salary is $1310

To be able to afford a $4000 down payment, she has to work at least 4 weeks.

$\frac{4000}{1310} = 3.05$

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