There were 57 more blazers than jackets in a shop. After 98 blazers and 10% of the jackets were sold, there were an equal number of blazers and jackets left. How many jackets were there in the shop at first?
|
Jackets |
Blazers |
Before |
10 u |
9 u + 98 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 98 |
After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 57 more blazers than jackets at first. If another 57 jackets were added at first, the number of jackets and blazers would be the same.
10 u + 57 = 9 u + 98
10 u - 9 u = 98 - 57
1 u = 41
1 u = 41 ÷ 1 = 41
Number of jackets in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 41
= 410
Answer(s): 410