Question

Two sisters, Lily and Suri, have been saving money for college for the past several years. At the end of the first year, each sibling had $20. At the end of every year after
that, Lily managed to triple the total amount from the previous year, while Suri increased the total amount from the previous year by $80.
If the trend continues, how many years will it take Lily to have more money saved than Suri?

Answer 1

Answer:

1st year:

Lily:20

Suri:20

2nd year

L:20*3=60

S:20+80=100

3rd year

L:60*3=180

S:100+80=180

4th year

L 180*3=540

S 180+80=260

It will take Lily 4 years to hve more money saved than Suri

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