There were 88 more coats than jumpsuits in a shop. After 72 coats and 40% of the jumpsuits were sold, there were an equal number of coats and jumpsuits left. How many jumpsuits were there in the shop at first?
|
Jumpsuits |
Coats |
Before |
5 u |
3 u + 72 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 72 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 88 more coats than jumpsuits at first. If another 88 jumpsuits were added at first, the number of jumpsuits and coats would be the same.
5 u + 88 = 3 u + 72
5 u - 3 u = 72 - 88
2 u = -16
1 u = -16 ÷ 2 = -8
Number of jumpsuits in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -8
= -40
Answer(s): -40