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Lenny makes $55,000 and is getting annual raises of $2,500. Karl makes $62000, with

annual raises of $2,000. How many years will it take for Lenny and Karl to make the
same salary?

User Zimdanen
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Explanation:

let no of years be x.

55000 + 2500x = 62000 + 2000x

500x = 7000

x = 14

therefore, 14 years.

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