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