There were 81 more jumpsuits than blazers in a shop. After 95 jumpsuits and 10% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of jumpsuits and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
| |
Blazers |
Jumpsuits |
| Before |
10 u |
9 u + 95 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 95 |
| After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 81 more jumpsuits than blazers at first. If another 81 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and jumpsuits would be the same.
10 u + 81 = 9 u + 95
10 u - 9 u = 95 - 81
1 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 1 = 14
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 14
= 140
Answer(s): 140
