Jeremy and Randell are brothers and each are trying to raise money for summer camp.
To help Jeremy raise money, his parents told him he could wash each of their cars once a week for $20.00 each. He has already earned $640.00. The football camp that he wants to attend costs $1,469.00.
To help Randell raise money, his parents told him he could mow the grass for them and both sets of grandparents once every 2 weeks and earn $28.00 for each lawn he mows. He has already earned $728.00. The lacrosse camp that he wants to attend costs $1,701.00.
If Jeremy and Randell each earn enough money to attend the camps of their choice, then from this point on
needs to complete
more chores than
Jeremy needs to earn $829.00 more to attend the football camp, while Randell needs to earn $973.00 more to attend the lacrosse camp.
Jeremy will need to wash 42 more cars ($829.00/$20.00) to earn enough money, while Randell will need to mow 35 more lawns ($973.00/$28.00).
Therefore, Jeremy needs to complete 42 more chores than Randell to earn enough money for summer camp.