There were 83 more coats than blazers in a shop. After 62 coats and 10% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of coats and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
|
Blazers |
Coats |
Before |
10 u |
9 u + 62 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 62 |
After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 83 more coats than blazers at first. If another 83 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and coats would be the same.
10 u + 83 = 9 u + 62
10 u - 9 u = 62 - 83
1 u = -21
1 u = -21 ÷ 1 = -21
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x -21
= -210
Answer(s): -210