Question

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Jaclyn has $120 saved and earns $40 each month in allowance. Pedro has $180 saved and earns $20 a month in allowance.
If they both save their entire allowances, how long will it take before Jaclyn and Pedro have saved the same amount of money?
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Answer 1

3 Months.

Explanation:

1 Month: J = $160 P = $200

2 Months: J = $200 P = $220

3 Months: J = $240 P = $240