Question

Alvin and Sam received an equal amount of money. After Alvin spent $35 and Sam spent twice as much as Alvin, Alvin's remaining money was twice as much as that Sam's. How much money did each boy receive at first?

please without Algebra

Answer 1

$105.

Explanation:

Using the givens:

Alvin's money and Sam's money, a = Alvin's, s = Sam's

a = s

We know that Alvin spent -35$ and Sam spent twice that number (2 x 35 = 70)

We know that the closest number that we can use to subtract a number which gives twice the remaining value of Alvin's, (2 x 35 = 70 + 35 (Alvin's spending's)), 105$.

105 - 35 = 70

105 - 70 = 35

35 is half 70 and 70 is twice 35.

There you have it, I hope it helps.