SOLUTION: Jeff makes $50 every day, from which he has to spend $30 a day for various expenses. Pete makes $100 a day but has to spend $70 a day for expenses. If the two of them save together

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Question 1117402: Jeff makes $50 every day, from which he has to spend $30 a day for various expenses. Pete makes $100 a day but has to spend $70 a day for expenses. If the two of them save together, how long will it take before they can buy a $1,500 used car?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39632) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jake: Saves 20 dollars per day
Pete: Saves 30 dollars per day


x number of days
%2820%2B30%29x=1500