Abdel just got a job babysitting his neighbors 3 afternoons a week. He wants to save 60% of his earnings each week. If he will make $80 a week, how much will he be saving each week?
To find the amount Abdel will be saving each week, multiply his earnings by the percentage he wants to save: $80 * 60% = $<<80*60*.01=48>>48. Answer: \boxed{D}.
