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When Esteban left for college, his parents decided to give him an allowance of $100 every 4 weeks. T

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When Esteban left for college, his parents decided to give him an allowance of $100 every 4 weeks. They told Esteban that he could decide how he wanted raises to his allowance determined.

Choice #1 - A raise of $10 every 4 weeks
Choice #2 - A raise of $1.50 each week

What choice should Esteban pick?

Choice 1:
  • First 4 weeks = $100
  • Weeks 5 - 8 = $110
  • Weeks -9-12 = $120
  • Total = $330
Choice 2:
  • 1st week = $25
  • 2nd week = $26.50
  • 3rd week = $28
  • 4th week - $29.50
  • 5th week = $31.00
  • 6th week = $32.50
  • 7th week = $34.00
  • 8th week = $35.50
  • 9th week = $37.00
  • 10th week = $38.50
  • 11th week = $40.00
  • 12th week = $41.50
  • Total = $399
Choice 2 is the better option
 
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