Bobby had $200 and his cousin had $35 at first. After they received an equal amount of allowance, Bobby had twice as much money as his cousin. How much allowance did each of them receive?
| |
Bobby |
His cousin |
Difference |
| Before |
$200 |
$35 |
$165 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
2 u |
1 u |
1 u |
The difference in the amounts between Bobby and his cousin at first and in the end remains unchanged after each received an equal amount of allowance.
Difference in the amounts between Perry and his cousin
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 165
Allowance that each of them received
= 1 u - 35
= 165 - 35
= $130
Answer(s): $130
