Tim and Tom are trying to earn money to buy a new game system over a 3-month period. Tim saved $45.32 each month. If they need a total of $213.93 to buy the game system, how much does Tom need to earn each of the 3 months in order to buy the game system?
A.
$168.61
B.
$135.96
C.
$25.99
D.
$77.97
B. $135.96
To find out how much Tom needs to earn each month, subtract Tim's savings from the total cost of the game system:
$213.93 - $45.32 = $168.61
Then, divide this amount by 3 to find out how much Tom needs to earn each month:
$168.61 / 3 = $56.20
Therefore, Tom needs to earn $56.20 each month in order to buy the game system.