A shop had 30 jackets and some blouses. During the sale,
16 of the jackets and
13 of the blouses were sold. 64 blouses were left unsold.
- How many jackets were sold?
- How many jackets and blouses were sold altogether?
|
Jackets |
Blouses |
Before |
30 |
3 u |
Change |
- 5 |
- 1 u |
After |
25 |
2 u |
(a)
Number of jackets sold
= 16 x 30 = 5
(b)
Total number of blouses = 3 u
Number of blouses unsold
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 2 = 32
Number of blouses sold = 32
Number of jackets and blouses sold
= 32 + 5
= 37
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 37