There were 47 more skirts than coats in a shop. After 92 skirts and 25% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of skirts and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
| |
Coats |
Skirts |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 92 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 92 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 47 more skirts than coats at first. If another 47 coats were added at first, the number of coats and skirts would be the same.
4 u + 47 = 3 u + 92
4 u - 3 u = 92 - 47
1 u = 45
1 u = 45 ÷ 1 = 45
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 45
= 180
Answer(s): 180
