A shop had 30 cardigans and some shirts. During the sale,
35 of the cardigans and
15 of the shirts were sold. 64 shirts were left unsold.
- How many cardigans were sold?
- How many cardigans and shirts were sold altogether?
|
Cardigans |
Shirts |
Before |
30 |
5 u |
Change |
- 18 |
- 1 u |
After |
12 |
4 u |
(a)
Number of cardigans sold
= 35 x 30 = 18
(b)
Total number of shirts = 5 u
Number of shirts unsold
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 4 = 16
Number of shirts sold = 16
Number of cardigans and shirts sold
= 16 + 18
= 34
Answer(s): (a) 18; (b) 34