Philip wants to buy a bicycle for $189. He was $24 and plans to save $15 each week. In how many weeks will he be able to buy the bicycle?
24 + 15w = 189
15w = 165
w = 11
To determine how many weeks it will take for Philip to buy the bicycle, we need to calculate the total number of weeks he will need to save up the remaining amount.
First, we need to find out how much Philip already has saved up. Philip currently has $24 saved.
Next, we need to calculate the remaining amount needed to buy the bicycle. The bicycle costs $189, and Philip currently has $24. Thus, the remaining amount needed is $189 - $24 = $165.
Now, we divide the remaining amount needed by the amount Philip plans to save each week. Philip plans to save $15 each week. So, we divide $165 by $15:
$165 / $15 = 11
It will take Philip 11 weeks to save enough money to buy the bicycle.