<PRE><B>Question 1175236</B>
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You should know and understand how to use the algebraic method for solving the problem as shown by the other tutors.&lt;br&gt;
But you can get valuable exercise for your brain by solving the problem informally, using logical reasoning and mental arithmetic.&lt;br&gt;
Josh H had 16 fewer RBIs than Ryan H; and the total between the two of them was 276.&lt;br&gt;
Take away those 16 &quot;extra&quot; RBIs from Ryan&#39;s total; now the two of them have the same number, and the total is 276-16 = 260.  So now each has 260/2 = 130 RBIs -- Josh 130 and Ryan 130.&lt;br&gt;
Now add back the 16 you took away from Ryan to get the actual numbers: Josh 130 and Howard 130+16 = 146.&lt;br&gt;
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Note that, technically, no computations at all are needed to answer the question that is asked; the answer is part of the given information:&lt;br&gt;
QUESTION: &quot;How many runs batted in did Howard &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;AND&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt; Hamilton account for?&quot;&lt;br&gt;
ANSWER: 276</PRE>