There were 81 more jackets than blouses in a shop. After 57 jackets and 40% of the blouses were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and blouses left. How many blouses were there in the shop at first?
| |
Blouses |
Jackets |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 57 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 57 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 81 more jackets than blouses at first. If another 81 blouses were added at first, the number of blouses and jackets would be the same.
5 u + 81 = 3 u + 57
5 u - 3 u = 57 - 81
2 u = -24
1 u = -24 ÷ 2 = -12
Number of blouses in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -12
= -60
Answer(s): -60
