There were 49 more jackets than skirts in a shop. After 53 jackets and 25% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Skirts |
Jackets |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 53 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 53 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 49 more jackets than skirts at first. If another 49 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and jackets would be the same.
4 u + 49 = 3 u + 53
4 u - 3 u = 53 - 49
1 u = 4
1 u = 4 ÷ 1 = 4
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 4
= 16
Answer(s): 16
