Question

Shawn and mark want to save $225.00 together . Shawn has $16.00 and saves $10.00 each week . Mark has $22.00 and saves $7.00 each week . Which equation can be used to find the number of weeks it will take them ?

A. 26x + 29x = 225
B. 38x + 17 = 225
C. 55x = 225
D. 38 + 17x = 225

Answer 1

Now they will have eq.,

→ Shawn = 16 + 10x

→ Mark = 22 + 7x

They togetherly get their target,

→ 16+ 10x + 22 + 7x = 225

→ 38 +17x = 225

Hence, option (D) is the answer.

Answer 2

• D. 38 + 17x = 225

Explanation:

Shawn will have:

• 16 + 10x

Mark will have:

• 22 + 7x

Together their target is 225:

• 16 + 10x + 22 + 7x = 225
• 38 + 17x = 225

Correct choice is D