There were 54 more blazers than vests in a shop. After 65 blazers and 20% of the vests were sold, there were an equal number of blazers and vests left. How many vests were there in the shop at first?
| |
Vests |
Blazers |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 65 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 65 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 54 more blazers than vests at first. If another 54 vests were added at first, the number of vests and blazers would be the same.
5 u + 54 = 4 u + 65
5 u - 4 u = 65 - 54
1 u = 11
1 u = 11 ÷ 1 = 11
Number of vests in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 11
= 55
Answer(s): 55
