There were 70 more blazers than jackets in a shop. After 62 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 + 62 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 62 |
After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 70 more blazers than jackets at first. If another 70 jackets were added at first, the number of jackets and blazers would be the same.
5 u + 70 = 4 u + 62
5 u - 4 u = 62 - 70
1 u = -8
1 u = -8 ÷ 1 = -8
Number of jackets in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -8
= -40
Answer(s): -40