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