There were 86 more shirts than vests in a shop. After 52 shirts and 25% of the vests were sold, there were an equal number of shirts and vests left. How many vests were there in the shop at first?
|
Vests |
Shirts |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 52 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 52 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 86 more shirts than vests at first. If another 86 vests were added at first, the number of vests and shirts would be the same.
4 u + 86 = 3 u + 52
4 u - 3 u = 52 - 86
1 u = -34
1 u = -34 ÷ 1 = -34
Number of vests in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x -34
= -136
Answer(s): -136