Question

Elisa withdrew $20 at a time from her bank account and withdrew a total of $140. Francis withdrew $45 at a time from his bank account and withdrew a total of $270. Who made the greater number of withdrawals? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

Elisa made the greater number of withdrawals.

Explanation:

Given that:

Elisa withdrew $20 at a time and a total amount of $140

Number of withdrawals by Elisa =
`(Total\ amount\ withdrawn)/(Amount\ withdrawn\ each\ time)`

Number of withdrawals by Elisa =
`(140)/(20)=7`

Francis withdrew $45 at a time and a total amount of $270

Number of withdrawals by Francis =
`(270)/(45)`

Number of withdrawals by Francis = 6

On comparing;

7 > 6

Hence,

Elisa made the greater number of withdrawals.