Question

Ray has $200 and earns an allowance of $50 per month. His sister Amber has $300, but her allowance is only $25 per month. In how many months will they have the same amount of money? Please show your work.

Answer 1

4 months, $200+50+50+50+50=400
$300+25+25+25+25=400

Answer 2

They will have the same amount of money in 4 months

Explanation:

In month 1..

Ray: $250 Amber: $325

In month 2...

Ray: $300 Amber: $350

In month 3...

Ray: $350 Amber: $375

In month 4...

Ray: $400 Amber: $400