There were 46 more blouses than coats in a shop. After 81 blouses and 25% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
| |
Coats |
Blouses |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 81 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 81 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 46 more blouses than coats at first. If another 46 coats were added at first, the number of coats and blouses would be the same.
4 u + 46 = 3 u + 81
4 u - 3 u = 81 - 46
1 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 1 = 35
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 35
= 140
Answer(s): 140
