Question

Nikki has $1100 and spends $35 per week. Mich has $520 and saves $55 per week. In about how many weeks, will Nikki and Micah have the

same amount of money?
(round to the nearest whole number)

Answer 1

6 weeks

Explanation:

Given that :

Nikki :

Initial amount = $1100 ;

Amount spent per week = $35

Mich:

Initial amount = $520

Amount saved per week = $55

Number of weeks they'll both have the same amount :

Let number of weeks = w

For Nikki who is spending :

1100 - 35w - - - (1)

For Mich who is saving :

520 + 55w - - - (2)

Equate (1) and (2)

1100 - 35w = 520 + 55w

1100 - 520 = 55w + 35w

580 = 90w

w = 580 / 90

w = 6.444

About 6 weeks