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Question 12

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Helen saves $0.80 every day. Mary saves $1.10 every day. Mary started saving 12 days after Helen had started saving. How many days would it take for Mary to save $3 more than Helen? (3 marks)

Answer: 42 days

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"Mary started saving 12 days after Helen had started saving."

helen 12th day → 12 x 0.8 = $9.60

total difference → $9.60 + $3 = $12.60

1 day difference → 1.10 - 0.80 = $0.30

total days → 12.60 ÷ 0.30 = 42

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