There were 63 more coats than skirts in a shop. After 96 coats and 30% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of coats and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Skirts |
Coats |
| Before |
10 u |
7 u + 96 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 96 |
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
30% =
30100 =
310There were 63 more coats than skirts at first. If another 63 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and coats would be the same.
10 u + 63 = 7 u + 96
10 u - 7 u = 96 - 63
3 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 11
= 110
Answer(s): 110
