There were 40 more vests than jumpsuits in a shop. After 90 vests and 40% of the jumpsuits were sold, there were an equal number of vests and jumpsuits left. How many jumpsuits were there in the shop at first?
|
Jumpsuits |
Vests |
Before |
5 u |
3 u + 90 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 90 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 40 more vests than jumpsuits at first. If another 40 jumpsuits were added at first, the number of jumpsuits and vests would be the same.
5 u + 40 = 3 u + 90
5 u - 3 u = 90 - 40
2 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 2 = 25
Number of jumpsuits in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 25
= 125
Answer(s): 125