There were 84 more coats than shirts in a shop. After 62 coats and 20% of the shirts were sold, there were an equal number of coats and shirts left. How many shirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Shirts |
Coats |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 62 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 62 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 84 more coats than shirts at first. If another 84 shirts were added at first, the number of shirts and coats would be the same.
5 u + 84 = 4 u + 62
5 u - 4 u = 62 - 84
1 u = -22
1 u = -22 ÷ 1 = -22
Number of shirts in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -22
= -110
Answer(s): -110
