Question

Eli has $148 in the bank. He deposits $8 at the end of each week. Peyton has $260 in the bank. He withdraws $6 at the end of each week. How many weeks will it take for them to have the same amount in the bank?

Answer 1

It would take 8 weeks for them to have the same amount in the bank.

$148 +$8 every week: $260 -$6 every week:

Week 1: $156 $254

Week 2: $165 $248

Week 4: $180 $236

Week 6: $196 $224

Week 8: $212 $212