Every week, you’ll find a brain-teasing challenge waiting for you! The Problem of the Week (P.O.W.) is all about stretching your thinking, sharpening your problem-solving skills, and learning how to look at things from a brand-new angle. It’s like a workout for your brain—minus the sweat (unless the problem is really tricky 😉).
This is completely optional, but if you choose to take it on, be sure to record your work in your agenda so we can see all the creative ways you approached the challenge. Remember: it’s not about being the fastest or even getting the “right” answer—it’s about practicing how to think outside the box and having some fun while you’re at it!
P.O.W. Week 4
Nethra is saving to buy a new gaming system. She needs $829 in total to buy the console. She has already saved $117.
Nethra has two part-time jobs. She works at a grocery store every Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours each day. From the grocery store job she earns $15 per hour. She works at a restaurant every Saturday for 5 hours. From the restaurant job she earns $13 per hour.
Nethra gets paid every week on Sunday. How many weeks does Nethra have to work until she has saved enough money to buy the gaming system?