A shop had 30 jackets and some blouses. During the sale,
15 of the jackets and
19 of the blouses were sold. 64 blouses were left unsold.
- How many jackets were sold?
- How many jackets and blouses were sold altogether?
|
Jackets |
Blouses |
Before |
30 |
9 u |
Change |
- 6 |
- 1 u |
After |
24 |
8 u |
(a)
Number of jackets sold
= 15 x 30 = 6
(b)
Total number of blouses = 9 u
Number of blouses unsold
= 9 u - 1 u
= 8 u
8 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 8 = 8
Number of blouses sold = 8
Number of jackets and blouses sold
= 8 + 6
= 14
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 14