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Algebra Difficulty 1.7 Junior Find the answer

At the end of which year did Steve have more money than Wayne for the first time?

A number or a short expression. Spacing and $ signs are ignored.

Solution

Steve's and Wayne's amounts of money double and halve each year, respectively. By 2004, Steve has more money than Wayne.

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