After graduating from high school, Estrella plans to work for two years while living at home. She will work 50 weeks a year. Develop a plan that will enable her to save $26,000 for a two-year program at a community college.(1 point)
To save $26,000 over a two-year period while working for 50 weeks a year, Estrella can follow this plan:
1. Determine the savings goal: $26,000
2. Calculate the savings per year:
$26,000 / 2 = $13,000 per year
3. Calculate the savings per week:
$13,000 / 50 = $260 per week
4. Save $260 per week for a total of 50 weeks in a year.
By diligently saving $260 per week for 50 weeks a year, Estrella will be able to save a total of $13,000 per year. At the end of two years, she will have successfully saved $26,000 to cover her expenses for the two-year program at a community college.