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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