A shop had 30 blouses and some shirts. During the sale,
13 of the blouses and
13 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 |
3 u |
Change |
- 10 |
- 1 u |
After |
20 |
2 u |
(a)
Number of blouses sold
= 13 x 30 = 10
(b)
Total number of shirts = 3 u
Number of shirts unsold
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 2 = 32
Number of shirts sold = 32
Number of blouses and shirts sold
= 32 + 10
= 42
Answer(s): (a) 10; (b) 42