There were 90 more blazers than jackets in a shop. After 76 blazers and 20% of the jackets were sold, there were an equal number of blazers and jackets left. How many jackets were there in the shop at first?
| |
Jackets |
Blazers |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 76 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 76 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 90 more blazers than jackets at first. If another 90 jackets were added at first, the number of jackets and blazers would be the same.
5 u + 90 = 4 u + 76
5 u - 4 u = 76 - 90
1 u = -14
1 u = -14 ÷ 1 = -14
Number of jackets in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -14
= -70
Answer(s): -70
