A shop had 30 skirts and some hoodies. During the sale,
25 of the skirts and
13 of the hoodies were sold. 64 hoodies were left unsold.
- How many skirts were sold?
- How many skirts and hoodies were sold altogether?
|
Skirts |
Hoodies |
Before |
30 |
3 u |
Change |
- 12 |
- 1 u |
After |
18 |
2 u |
(a)
Number of skirts sold
= 25 x 30 = 12
(b)
Total number of hoodies = 3 u
Number of hoodies unsold
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 2 = 32
Number of hoodies sold = 32
Number of skirts and hoodies sold
= 32 + 12
= 44
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) 44