Question

Arturo has $120. Max has $90. In how many years will they both have the same amount of money if Arturo saves $90 per year and Max saves $100? 

 
Arturo
$120
$210
$300
$390
Max
$90
$190
$290
$390
Year
0
1
2
3
 

Here is a problem that can also be solved by making a table. 

Amira has $80. Sasha has $40. 
 
In how many months will they both have the same amount of money if Amira saves $40 per month and Sasha saves $50? 

Answer 1

1. Four Months until they have the same amount of money. ($390)

2.  Five months until they have the same amount of money. ($240)