Question 1056966
Let x represent the number of months that Jason and Jacob must save until their amounts are equal.


At that time, Jason's total amount saved will be:  20x + 60


And Jacob's total amount saved will be: 40x + 45


Since the amounts must be the same, set them equal to each other:


40x + 45 = 20x + 60


Subtract 20x from both sides:


40x - 20x + 45 = 60


20x + 45 = 60


Subtract 45 from both sides:


20x + 45 - 45 = 60 - 45


20x = 15


Divide both sides by 20 to get:


x = 15/20


x = 3/4


Their savings will be the same after only 3/4 of a month.