If this pattern continues, how many dots will be in the 8th figure? i really need ! thx < 3

The answer would be 64.

This is because if you notice each pattern is a multiple of the next natural number.

The first patter is 1 dot (the multiple is 1 x 1)

The second pattern is 4 dots (the multiple is 2 x 2)

The third pattern is 9 dots (the multiple is 3 x 3)

The fourth pattern is 16 dots (the multiple is 4 x 4)

The fifth pattern would be 25 dots (the multiple would be 5 x 5)

The sixth pattern would be 36 dots (the multiple would be 6 x 6)

The seventh pattern would be 49 dots (the multiple would be 7 x 7)

The eight pattern would be 64 dots (the multiple would be 8 x 8)

Hope this is a good explanation.

step-by-step explanation:

let x be the money she spent so that she can earn the free t-shirt.

since, she already spent $112.49

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also, as per the statement: jennifer must spend $250 or more in order to qualify for a free t-shirt at the store.

then,

we have an inequality i.,e

subtract 112.49 from both sides we get;

therefore, $137. 51 more money does jennifer need to spend so that she can earn the free t-shirt