There were 71 more vests than skirts in a shop. After 98 vests and 20% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of vests and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Skirts |
Vests |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 98 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 98 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 71 more vests than skirts at first. If another 71 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and vests would be the same.
5 u + 71 = 4 u + 98
5 u - 4 u = 98 - 71
1 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 1 = 27
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 27
= 135
Answer(s): 135
