The graph at the right described the money two clubs are earning from fundraising. In how many weeks will the two clubs have the
same amount of money? Explain your thinking completely
1 answer:
Answer:
52 weeks
Step-by-step explanation:
The club starting with $270 (club 1) is increasing their bank balance each week by ...
... $280 -270 = $10
The club starting with $10 (club 2) is increasing their bank balance each week by ...
... $25 -10 = $15
Club 2 is gaining on Club 1 by $15 -10 = $5 each week. So, the initial difference of $270 -10 = $260 will be overcome in ...
... $260/($5/week) = 52 weeks
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The same result is shown in the attached graph, which also shows that both clubs' bank balances will be $790 at that time.
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