Final answer:
To determine the months it will take for Rukmani and Nathan to return home with their frugal living and quarry money, we need to compare the amount they can save to their monthly expenses. By calculating the saved amount for different time periods (6, 12, 24, and 36 months) and comparing it with the total savings from the quarry, we can find out when they can return home.
Step-by-step explanation:
Rukmani and Nathan calculate that if they live frugally, with the money from the quarry, they will be able to return home within how many months? a) 6 months b) 12 months c) 24 months d) 36 months
To determine the answer, we need to calculate the total amount of money they can save and divide it by their monthly expenses. Let's say their monthly expenses are X dollars. The total amount of money they save from the quarry is Y dollars.
- If they live frugally for 6 months, they will save 6X dollars and compare it with Y. If 6X is greater than or equal to Y, they can return home within 6 months.
- Similarly, we can calculate for 12, 24, and 36 months using the same process.
- Compare the saved amount with Y and determine the months where the amount is greater than or equal to Y. That will be the answer to the question.