There were 49 more blouses than sweaters in a shop. After 67 blouses and 40% of the sweaters were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and sweaters left. How many sweaters were there in the shop at first?
| |
Sweaters |
Blouses |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 67 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 67 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 49 more blouses than sweaters at first. If another 49 sweaters were added at first, the number of sweaters and blouses would be the same.
5 u + 49 = 3 u + 67
5 u - 3 u = 67 - 49
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Number of sweaters in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 9
= 45
Answer(s): 45
