Question

Mike and Joe each receive money for their lunch. Mike receives $100 and spends $3 each day on his lunch. Joe receives $20 and then an additional $5 each day. Joe saves his

money and does not buy lunch. How many days will it take for Mike and Joe to have the same amount of money?

Answer 1

10 days

Explanation:

Write an equation where both sides equal the same thing, using x as the variable for the amount of days

100-3x=20+5x

100-20=3x+5x

80=8x

x=10