There were 46 more blouses than skirts in a shop. After 82 blouses and 20% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Skirts |
Blouses |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 82 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 82 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 46 more blouses than skirts at first. If another 46 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and blouses would be the same.
5 u + 46 = 4 u + 82
5 u - 4 u = 82 - 46
1 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 1 = 36
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 36
= 180
Answer(s): 180
