There were 65 more windbreakers than coats in a shop. After 96 windbreakers and 10% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of windbreakers and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
|
Coats |
Windbreakers |
Before |
10 u |
9 u + 96 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 96 |
After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 65 more windbreakers than coats at first. If another 65 coats were added at first, the number of coats and windbreakers would be the same.
10 u + 65 = 9 u + 96
10 u - 9 u = 96 - 65
1 u = 31
1 u = 31 ÷ 1 = 31
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 31
= 310
Answer(s): 310