Question

Fred has $40 and is saving $12 per week. Ed has $220 and is spending eight dollars per week. After how many weeks for Fred and Ed have the same around money?

Answer 1

Answer:

After 9 weeks

Step-by-step explanation:

40 + 12x = 220 - 8x

12x + 8x = 220 - 40

20x = 180

x = 180/20

x = 9