They started equal. Ham gained $1600 and Jam lost $750, so Ham is now $1600 + $750 = $2350 ahead. Ham now = 2 units, Jam now = 1 unit, so that 1-unit gap is $2350.<br><br>[[model:questions/solutions/q4158.png]]<br><br>• Ham ahead now → $1600 + $750 = $2350<br>• Ham − Jam = 1 unit → $2350, so Jam now = $2350<br>• Each at first → $2350 + $750 = $3100<br><br>Each of them had $3100 at first.<br>Check: Ham $3100+$1600=$4700, Jam $3100−$750=$2350, and $4700 = 2 × $2350. ✓