As Sally and George their scores on practice tests rise. Sally's current score is 850, and it is rising by 10 points per week. On the other hand, George's current score is 570 and is growing by 50 points per week. When will George's score catch up to

As Sally and George their scores on practice tests rise. Sally's current score is 850, and it is rising by 10 points per week. On the other hand, George's current score is 570 and is growing by 50 points per week. When will George's score catch up to

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As Sally and George practice for the SAT,
their scores on practice tests rise. Sally's
current score is 850, and it is rising by
10 points per week. On the other hand,
George's current score is 570 and is
growing by 50 points per week.
When will George's score catch up to
Sally's?
a.
b.
If the SAT test is in 12 weeks, who will score highest?
Cor

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