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