Question

Jaylon makes $57,000 and is getting annual raises of $2,500. Anita makes $64,000 and is getting annual raises of $1,500. How many years, y, will it take for Jaylon and Anita to make the same amount of money?

Answer 1

7 years

Explanation:

Let W = number of years they both have to work to make the same amount :

Amount made by Jaylon = 57000

Annual raise = 2500

Titak made after W years :

57000 + 2500w - - - (1)

Amount made by Anita = 64000

Annual raise = 1500

Total made after w years :

64000 + 1500w - - - (2)

Equate (1) and (2)

57000 + 2500w = 64000 + 1500w

2500w - 1500w = 64000 - 57000

1000w = 7000

w = 7000/ 1000

w = 7

Hemce, they'll both earn the same amount after 7 years