Eleanor deposits 20% of the money that she earns each week in a savings account. If Eleanor earns $85 each week, how much will she deposit each week?

A. $102
B. $68
C. $65
D. $17

Respuesta :

the formula would be m(w)=p(1+r) 
p- principle or starting value
r- rate

85(1+.2)
85(1.2)=102

Answer:

$17

D is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Eleanor deposits 20% of the money that she earns each week in a savings account.

Eleanor earns $85 each week.

Eleanor deposit 20% of 85 in a saving account.

Change 20% to decimal = 0.20

Amount in saving account [tex]=\dfrac{20}{100}\times 85[/tex]

                                            [tex]=17[/tex]

Hence, Eleanor deposit $17 in saving account each week.