Question

The Smith Family made an $800 down payment and pays $75 per month for new furniture. At the same time the Cooper family made a $500 down payment and pays $95 per month for new furniture. After how many months will it be before the amounts they have paid are equal?

Answer 1

75m + 800 = 95m + 500
Solve that equation
Which should get you m=15
15 is your answer