Laura retired from her job recently, and she has saved about $414,731.00 over the course of her career. She plans to withdraw $2,224.00 each month to pay for living expenses. After a certain amount of time, the balance in Laura's account is $381,371.00. How many months have passed since Laura retired

15 months.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Laura retired and saved about $414,731.00 over the course of her career.

She plans to withdraw $2,224.00 each month to pay for living expenses.

After a certain amount of time, the balance in Laura's account is $381,371.00

Question asked:

How many months have passed since Laura retired ?

Solution:

Let total number of months for which she withdrew =

Total saving amount = $414,731

Unitary method:

In 1 month she withdrew =  $2,224

In months she withdrew =

Total withdrew amount =  

Balance amount after months = $381,371

Balance amount = Total saving amount - Total withdrew amount

Thus, 15 months have passed since Laura retired.

1/3 + 1/3 ≠ 2/6 because 1/3 alone = 2/6  

step by step explanation:

1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3       2/3=4/6