A shop had 30 hoodies and some skirts. During the sale,
16 of the hoodies and
19 of the skirts were sold. 64 skirts were left unsold.
- How many hoodies were sold?
- How many hoodies and skirts were sold altogether?
|
Hoodies |
Skirts |
Before |
30 |
9 u |
Change |
- 5 |
- 1 u |
After |
25 |
8 u |
(a)
Number of hoodies sold
= 16 x 30 = 5
(b)
Total number of skirts = 9 u
Number of skirts unsold
= 9 u - 1 u
= 8 u
8 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 8 = 8
Number of skirts sold = 8
Number of hoodies and skirts sold
= 8 + 5
= 13
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 13