Mary and Julie both have a goal of raising $1000 for charity. Mary raises $12 every 4 days. Julie raises $19 every 6 days. make the writing really short

Question

Will Mary or Julie reach her goal first? Explain.

Answer 1

Mary raises $3 per day ($12/4). Julie raises about $3.17 per day ($19/6).

To reach $1000, Mary needs approximately 333.33 days (1000/3), while Julie needs about 314.29 days (1000/3.17).

Julie will reach her goal first.