Question

Andre and Elena are each saving money. Andre starts with $100 in his savings account and adds $5 per week. Elena starts with $10 in her savings account and adds $20 each week.

After four weeks, who have more money in their savings account? Explain how you know.

Answer 1

Andre will have more in their savings account

Explanation:

andre starts out with 100 and adds 5 each week

100-105-110-115-120

S. 1. 2. 3. 4

Elena starts with 10 and adds 20 each week

10-30-50-70-90

S. 1. 2. 3. 4

(A)120>90(E)

Answer 2

Andre would have more

Explanation:

100 + (5x4) = 120

10 + (20x4) = 90