There were 46 more jumpsuits than blazers in a shop. After 92 jumpsuits and 20% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of jumpsuits and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
| |
Blazers |
Jumpsuits |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 92 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 92 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 46 more jumpsuits than blazers at first. If another 46 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and jumpsuits would be the same.
5 u + 46 = 4 u + 92
5 u - 4 u = 92 - 46
1 u = 46
1 u = 46 ÷ 1 = 46
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 46
= 230
Answer(s): 230
