Allan has $35.50 and is saving $4.25/week. Eva has $24.25 and is saving $5.50/week. In how many weeks from now will they have the same amount of money?

Question

Allan has $35.50 and is saving $4.25/week. Eva has $24.25 and is saving $5.50/week. In how many weeks from now will they have the same amount of money?

Answer 1

35.50 +4.25x = 24.25 +5.50x

1.25x = 11.25

x= 11.25/1.25 = 9 weeks