There were 98 more blouses than skirts in a shop. After 71 blouses and 25% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Skirts |
Blouses |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 71 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 71 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 98 more blouses than skirts at first. If another 98 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and blouses would be the same.
4 u + 98 = 3 u + 71
4 u - 3 u = 71 - 98
1 u = -27
1 u = -27 ÷ 1 = -27
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x -27
= -108
Answer(s): -108
