Question

Alberto borrowed $75 from his brother and plans to repay him $5 each week. At the same time, Alberto started earning $10 per week in his college’s cafeteria. When will the money he owes and the money he earns be the same?

Answer 1

To pay back the full amount at $5/week would be 15 weeks. At 5 weeks, he would have earned $50 while at 5 weeks he would have paid $25 back leaving $50 he owes. So in 5 weeks, it will be when the money he owes and the money he earns be the same.

Answer 2

it will take 15 weeks the money he owns and the money he earns will be the aame