Step 1: Set up the inequality.
Let B0 be the initial bank balance, W be the weekly withdrawal amount, and n be the number of weeks. The balance after n weeks is B0−n×W. Anna wants to maintain a balance of at least Tshs 200,000.
B0−n×W≥200,000
Given:
B0=Tshs500,000
W=Tshs40,000
Substitute the values into the inequality:
500,000−n×40,000≥200,000
Step 2: Isolate the term with n.
Subtract 500,000 from both sides:
−n×40,000≥200,000−500,000
−n×40,000≥−300,000
Step 3: Solve for n.
Divide both sides by -40,000. Remember to reverse the inequality sign when dividing by a negative number:
n≤−40,000−300,000
n≤430
n≤7.5
Step 4: Interpret the result.
Since n represents the number of weeks, it must be a whole number. Anna can withdraw money for a maximum of 7 full weeks while maintaining a balance of at least Tshs 200,000. If she withdraws for 8 weeks, her balance will fall below Tshs 200,000.
The maximum number of weeks she can withdraw money is 7weeks.