Question

Diego has $11 and begins saving $5 each week towards buying a new phone. At the same time Diego begins saving, Lin has $60 and begins spending $2 per week on supplies for her art class. Is there a week when they have the same amount of money? How much do they have at that time?

Answer 1

No, there isn't a week when they have the exact same amount of money, however at week 7, Diego has $45 and Lin has $44.