There were 69 more jackets than coats in a shop. After 75 jackets and 25% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
|
Coats |
Jackets |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 75 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 75 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 69 more jackets than coats at first. If another 69 coats were added at first, the number of coats and jackets would be the same.
4 u + 69 = 3 u + 75
4 u - 3 u = 75 - 69
1 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 1 = 6
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 6
= 24
Answer(s): 24