There were 48 more vests than blazers in a shop. After 65 vests and 25% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of vests and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
|
Blazers |
Vests |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 65 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 65 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 48 more vests than blazers at first. If another 48 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and vests would be the same.
4 u + 48 = 3 u + 65
4 u - 3 u = 65 - 48
1 u = 17
1 u = 17 ÷ 1 = 17
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 17
= 68
Answer(s): 68