There were 100 more jackets than blazers in a shop. After 89 jackets and 25% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
|
Blazers |
Jackets |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 89 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 89 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 100 more jackets than blazers at first. If another 100 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and jackets would be the same.
4 u + 100 = 3 u + 89
4 u - 3 u = 89 - 100
1 u = -11
1 u = -11 ÷ 1 = -11
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x -11
= -44
Answer(s): -44