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ACCUPLACER Math Review: Word Problem

Review word problem for this ACCUPLACER Math question with the key prompt clue, correct-answer reasoning, distractor checks, and sources to verify next.

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What this question is testing

Objective: Word Problem

Prompt focus: If you save $25 per week, how many weeks will it take to save $500?

Why the correct answer works

20

500 divided by 25 equals 20 weeks.

Why the tempting wrong answer fails

The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.

Plain-language takeaway

Total savings divided by weekly amount gives number of weeks.

Simple analogy

Think of word problem like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.

How to review it before a retake

  • Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
  • Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
  • Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.

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