A shop had 30 skirts and some jackets. During the sale,
15 of the skirts and
13 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 |
3 u |
Change |
- 6 |
- 1 u |
After |
24 |
2 u |
(a)
Number of skirts sold
= 15 x 30 = 6
(b)
Total number of jackets = 3 u
Number of jackets unsold
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 2 = 32
Number of jackets sold = 32
Number of skirts and jackets sold
= 32 + 6
= 38
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 38