Question

Which equation can be used to find m, the number of months it will take for both accounts to have the same amount of money? 250.5 + 35m = 300 + 45.25m 250.5 – 35m = 300 – 45.25m 250.5m – 35 = 300m – 45.25 250.5m + 35 = 300m + 45.25

Answer 1

250.50 - 35m = 300 - 45.25m

( option B )

Answer 2

250.50 - 35m = 300 - 45.25m

Explanation:

Given :

International Business School :

Initial = 250.50

Spending per month = $35

Future Agricultural leaders club :

Initial = $300

Spending per month = 45.25

The number of months, m itvwi take for them to have the same amount of money :

Total spending after m months for both :

Initial - spending per month * number of months

International Business School :

250.50 - 35m - - - (1)

Future Agricultural Leaders Club :

300 - 45.25m - - - - - 2)

Equate both : (1) and (2)

250.50 - 35m = 300 - 45.25m