There were 74 more blouses than dresses in a shop. After 80 blouses and 40% of the dresses were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and dresses left. How many dresses were there in the shop at first?
| |
Dresses |
Blouses |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 80 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 80 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 74 more blouses than dresses at first. If another 74 dresses were added at first, the number of dresses and blouses would be the same.
5 u + 74 = 3 u + 80
5 u - 3 u = 80 - 74
2 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
Number of dresses in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 3
= 15
Answer(s): 15
