Answer:
Jessica had 32 candies at the beginning.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number of candies Jessica had at the beginning be .
Candies gives to Judy = .
Now, candies left with Jessica is .
Candies given to Reggie is of
.
∴ Candies with Reggie is .
Candies left with Jessica after giving to Reggie = .
Now, Jessica lost 75% of what she had left. So, 75% of .
∴ Candies lost =
Now, candies left with Jessica = .
As per question,
Candies left with Jessica at last is 4. So,
Hence, Jessica had 32 candies at the beginning.