There were 49 more skirts than coats in a shop. After 95 skirts and 40% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of skirts and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
| |
Coats |
Skirts |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 95 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 95 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 49 more skirts than coats at first. If another 49 coats were added at first, the number of coats and skirts would be the same.
5 u + 49 = 3 u + 95
5 u - 3 u = 95 - 49
2 u = 46
1 u = 46 ÷ 2 = 23
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 23
= 115
Answer(s): 115
