Question

Allen and Renaldo are gaining weight for basketball season. Allen weighs

178 pounds and is gaining three pounds per week. Renaldo weighs
203 pounds but is gaining two pounds per week.
Part A: In how many weeks will they both weigh the same amount?

Answer 1

25 weeks
178 + (3 x 25)
178 + 75 = 253

203 + (2 x 25)
203 + 50 = 253
Correct answer is 25 weeks.