Jeremiah had
14 as much money as Jamie at first. After Jeremiah received $285 and Jamie received $78, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Jamie have at first?
|
Jeremiah |
Jamie |
Before |
1 u |
4 u |
Change |
+ 285 |
+ 78 |
After |
1 u + 285 |
4 u + 78 |
The amount that Jeremiah and Jamie had in the end is the same.
1 u + 285 = 4 u + 78
4 u - 1 u = 285 - 78 = 207
3 u = 207
1 u = 207 ÷ 3 = 69
Amount that Jamie had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 69
= $276
Answer(s): $276