Question

Tom has $25 saved and saves $3 a week Jim has 100$ saved and spends $12 a week . When will they have the same amount in their bank accounts

Answer 1

tom= 25 + 3x

jim = 100 - 12 x

100 -12x = 25 + 3x

75 = 15x

x = 5

after 5 weeks they will have the same amount in their bank accounts