Jeremiah had
13 as much money as Kaylee at first. After Jeremiah received $284 and Kaylee received $80, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Kaylee have at first?
| |
Jeremiah |
Kaylee |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 284 |
+ 80 |
| After |
1 u + 284 |
3 u + 80 |
The amount that Jeremiah and Kaylee had in the end is the same.
1 u + 284 = 3 u + 80
3 u - 1 u = 284 - 80 = 204
2 u = 204
1 u = 204 ÷ 2 = 102
Amount that Kaylee had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 102
= $306
Answer(s): $306
