Jamie had
13 as much money as John at first. After Jamie received $266 and John received $68, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did John have at first?
|
Jamie |
John |
Before |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 266 |
+ 68 |
After |
1 u + 266 |
3 u + 68 |
The amount that Jamie and John had in the end is the same.
1 u + 266 = 3 u + 68
3 u - 1 u = 266 - 68 = 198
2 u = 198
1 u = 198 ÷ 2 = 99
Amount that John had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 99
= $297
Answer(s): $297