There were 98 more blouses than coats in a shop. After 75 blouses and 20% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
| |
Coats |
Blouses |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 75 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 75 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 98 more blouses than coats at first. If another 98 coats were added at first, the number of coats and blouses would be the same.
5 u + 98 = 4 u + 75
5 u - 4 u = 75 - 98
1 u = -23
1 u = -23 ÷ 1 = -23
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -23
= -115
Answer(s): -115
