There were 83 more dresses than jackets in a shop. After 97 dresses and 10% of the jackets were sold, there were an equal number of dresses and jackets left. How many jackets were there in the shop at first?
|
Jackets |
Dresses |
Before |
10 u |
9 u + 97 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 97 |
After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 83 more dresses than jackets at first. If another 83 jackets were added at first, the number of jackets and dresses would be the same.
10 u + 83 = 9 u + 97
10 u - 9 u = 97 - 83
1 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 1 = 14
Number of jackets in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 14
= 140
Answer(s): 140