There were 88 more blouses than blazers in a shop. After 78 blouses and 40% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
| |
Blazers |
Blouses |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 78 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 78 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 88 more blouses than blazers at first. If another 88 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and blouses would be the same.
5 u + 88 = 3 u + 78
5 u - 3 u = 78 - 88
2 u = -10
1 u = -10 ÷ 2 = -5
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -5
= -25
Answer(s): -25
