Question

Edy has $450 in her savings account. She deposits $40 each month. Juan

has $975 in his checking account. He writes a check for $45.45 each month
for his cell phone bill. He also writes a check for $19.55 each month for
his water bill. After how many months will Edy and Juan have the same
amount of money in their accounts?

Answer 1

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Answer:

5 months

Explanation:

Edy's account balance after n months is ...

450 +40n

Juan's account balance after n months is ...

975 -n(45.45 +19.55) = 975 -65n

These balances are the same when ...

450 +40n = 975 -65n

105n = 525 . . . . . . . . add 65n-450

n = 5 . . . . . . . . . . divide by 105

Edy and Juan will ave the same amount after 5 months.