Question

Andre has $30, and Erin has $14. Andre is saving $5 per day, and Erin is saving $9 per day. After how many days will Andre and Erin have the same amount of money?

1 day
4 days
5 days
10 days

Answer 1

Andre
30+5(4)=50

Erin
14+9(4)=50

Final Answer: B, In 4 days Andre and Erin will both have $50.

Answer 2

In 4 days, because 5 x 4 = $20
30 + 20 = $50

9 x 4 = $36
36 + 14 = $50

4 was multiplied then added in order to find out Erins, and Andres.