There were 73 more skirts than shirts in a shop. After 94 skirts and 30% of the shirts were sold, there were an equal number of skirts and shirts left. How many shirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Shirts |
Skirts |
| Before |
10 u |
7 u + 94 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 94 |
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
30% =
30100 =
310There were 73 more skirts than shirts at first. If another 73 shirts were added at first, the number of shirts and skirts would be the same.
10 u + 73 = 7 u + 94
10 u - 7 u = 94 - 73
3 u = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 3 = 7
Number of shirts in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 7
= 70
Answer(s): 70
