There were 74 more blazers than dresses in a shop. After 97 blazers and 10% of the dresses were sold, there were an equal number of blazers and dresses left. How many dresses were there in the shop at first?
| |
Dresses |
Blazers |
| Before |
10 u |
9 u + 97 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 97 |
| After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 74 more blazers than dresses at first. If another 74 dresses were added at first, the number of dresses and blazers would be the same.
10 u + 74 = 9 u + 97
10 u - 9 u = 97 - 74
1 u = 23
1 u = 23 ÷ 1 = 23
Number of dresses in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 23
= 230
Answer(s): 230
