A shop had 30 shirts and some skirts. During the sale,
25 of the shirts and
15 of the skirts were sold. 64 skirts were left unsold.
- How many shirts were sold?
- How many shirts and skirts were sold altogether?
|
Shirts |
Skirts |
Before |
30 |
5 u |
Change |
- 12 |
- 1 u |
After |
18 |
4 u |
(a)
Number of shirts sold
= 25 x 30 = 12
(b)
Total number of skirts = 5 u
Number of skirts unsold
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 4 = 16
Number of skirts sold = 16
Number of shirts and skirts sold
= 16 + 12
= 28
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) 28