There were 58 more jumpsuits than skirts in a shop. After 76 jumpsuits and 40% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of jumpsuits and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Skirts |
Jumpsuits |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 76 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 76 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 58 more jumpsuits than skirts at first. If another 58 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and jumpsuits would be the same.
5 u + 58 = 3 u + 76
5 u - 3 u = 76 - 58
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 9
= 45
Answer(s): 45
