Question

The mother gave the two sons the same amount of money. When the older son spent $ 275 and the younger $ 250, the younger had 3 times more money than the older. How much money did the mother give to each son? solution: 292​

Answer 1

Each son received from their mother $287.50

Explanation:

3(x - 275) = x - 250

2x = 825 - 250

x = 287.50

$287.50 - $275 = $12.50

Check the answer:

After spending the older son has $12.50

$287.50 - $250 = $37.50

After spending the younger son has $37.50

$37.50 ÷ $12.50 = 3 times