Nilda has $250 in her saving account. She plans to save $15 per week from her salary. Lona has only $200 in her account but can save $20 a week from her paycheck. How many weeks will it take before the amount in each savings account is the same?

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Madalynn Gilbert

Mathematics

3 January, 16:04

Nilda has $250 in her saving account. She plans to save $15 per week from her salary. Lona has only $200 in her account but can save $20 a week from her paycheck. How many weeks will it take before the amount in each savings account is the same?

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Kyler Jensen · Answer 1

Answer: 10 weeks

Step-by-step explanation:

Nilda's money = 250 + 15x being x the number of weeks that have passed

Lona's money = 200+20x

If they have the same amount, then

250+15x=200+20x

250-200 = (20-15) x

50=5x

50/5=x

10=x