There were 52 more dresses than vests in a shop. After 85 dresses and 30% of the vests were sold, there were an equal number of dresses and vests left. How many vests were there in the shop at first?
| |
Vests |
Dresses |
| Before |
10 u |
7 u + 85 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 85 |
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
30% =
30100 =
310There were 52 more dresses than vests at first. If another 52 vests were added at first, the number of vests and dresses would be the same.
10 u + 52 = 7 u + 85
10 u - 7 u = 85 - 52
3 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Number of vests in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 11
= 110
Answer(s): 110
