A shop had 30 blouses and some skirts. During the sale,
23 of the blouses and
15 of the skirts were sold. 64 skirts were left unsold.
- How many blouses were sold?
- How many blouses and skirts were sold altogether?
|
Blouses |
Skirts |
Before |
30 |
5 u |
Change |
- 20 |
- 1 u |
After |
10 |
4 u |
(a)
Number of blouses sold
= 23 x 30 = 20
(b)
Total number of skirts = 5 u
Number of skirts unsold
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 4 = 16
Number of skirts sold = 16
Number of blouses and skirts sold
= 16 + 20
= 36
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) 36