There were 97 more jackets than skirts in a shop. After 91 jackets and 25% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
|
Skirts |
Jackets |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 91 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 91 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 97 more jackets than skirts at first. If another 97 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and jackets would be the same.
4 u + 97 = 3 u + 91
4 u - 3 u = 91 - 97
1 u = -6
1 u = -6 ÷ 1 = -6
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x -6
= -24
Answer(s): -24