Ian borrowed 1000 bucks from his parents and ken burrowed 600 bucks. Ian plans to pay them back at the rate of $60 per month. Ken plans to pay his parents at a rate of $20 per month. How many months will the boys owe the same amount?

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Marcelo Hatfield

Mathematics

7 March, 11:22

Ian borrowed 1000 bucks from his parents and ken burrowed 600 bucks. Ian plans to pay them back at the rate of $60 per month. Ken plans to pay his parents at a rate of $20 per month. How many months will the boys owe the same amount?

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Janelle Case · Answer 1

After x months Ian owes 1000 - 60x

After x months Ken owes 600 - 20x

They're equal when

1000 - 60x = 600 - 20x

400 = 40x

x = 10

Answer: 10 months