A shop had 30 skirts and some jackets. During the sale,
15 of the skirts and
15 of the jackets were sold. 64 jackets were left unsold.
- How many skirts were sold?
- How many skirts and jackets were sold altogether?
|
Skirts |
Jackets |
Before |
30 |
5 u |
Change |
- 6 |
- 1 u |
After |
24 |
4 u |
(a)
Number of skirts sold
= 15 x 30 = 6
(b)
Total number of jackets = 5 u
Number of jackets unsold
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 4 = 16
Number of jackets sold = 16
Number of skirts and jackets sold
= 16 + 6
= 22
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 22