Question

Jessie has $120 saved and earns $40 each month in

allowance. Peter has $180 saved and earns $20 a month
in allowance. If they both save their entire allowances,
how long will it take before Jessie and Peter have saved
the same amount of money?

Answer 1

3 months

Explanation:

Jessie starts with $120 and get $40 a month

peter has $180 and get $20 a month

1 month passed Jessie now has $160 and Peter has $200

2 months passed Jessie now has $200 and Peter has $220

3 months passed Jessie now has $240 and Peter has $240