There were 60 more jumpsuits than coats in a shop. After 56 jumpsuits and 20% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of jumpsuits and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
| |
Coats |
Jumpsuits |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 56 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 56 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 60 more jumpsuits than coats at first. If another 60 coats were added at first, the number of coats and jumpsuits would be the same.
5 u + 60 = 4 u + 56
5 u - 4 u = 56 - 60
1 u = -4
1 u = -4 ÷ 1 = -4
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -4
= -20
Answer(s): -20
