Answer: 15 1/3 months
Explanation:
Daniella has $210 in the bank, and her balance grows at a rate of $3 each month. This can be written as:
b = 3m + 210 ...... equation i
Lori has $187 in the bank and her balance grows at a rate of $4.50 each month. This can be written as:
b = 4.5m + 187 ....... equation ii
Combine both equations
b = 3m + 210
b = 4.5m + 187
3m + 210 = 4.5m + 187
4.5m - 3m = 210 - 187
1.5m = 23
m = 23/1.5
m = 15 1/3 months