There were 86 more blazers than jumpsuits in a shop. After 70 blazers and 40% of the jumpsuits were sold, there were an equal number of blazers and jumpsuits left. How many jumpsuits were there in the shop at first?
|
Jumpsuits |
Blazers |
Before |
5 u |
3 u + 70 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 70 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 86 more blazers than jumpsuits at first. If another 86 jumpsuits were added at first, the number of jumpsuits and blazers would be the same.
5 u + 86 = 3 u + 70
5 u - 3 u = 70 - 86
2 u = -16
1 u = -16 ÷ 2 = -8
Number of jumpsuits in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -8
= -40
Answer(s): -40