Kaylee had
16 as much money as Jeremiah at first. After Kaylee received $190 and Jeremiah received $65, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Jeremiah have at first?
| |
Kaylee |
Jeremiah |
| Before |
1 u |
6 u |
| Change |
+ 190 |
+ 65 |
| After |
1 u + 190 |
6 u + 65 |
The amount that Kaylee and Jeremiah had in the end is the same.
1 u + 190 = 6 u + 65
6 u - 1 u = 190 - 65 = 125
5 u = 125
1 u = 125 ÷ 5 = 25
Amount that Jeremiah had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 25
= $150
Answer(s): $150
