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26 October, 20:57

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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  1. 26 October, 22:08
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    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
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