Question

Jess earns 10 per hour babysitting. Her friend Sam earns $12.50 per hour. If Jess started with $5, how many hours will both friends need to work before they have the same amount of money.

Answer 1

they have to work 2 hours

Explanation:

Jess has a $5+ x*$10

Sam has x*$12.5

where x-is number of hour worked

after x=1 hour

Jess has a $5+ 1*$10=$15

Sam has 1*$12.5= $12.5

afterx=2 hours

Jess has a $5+ 2*$10=$25

Sam has 2*$12.5=$25