There were 75 more vests than jackets in a shop. After 96 vests and 20% of the jackets were sold, there were an equal number of vests and jackets left. How many jackets were there in the shop at first?
|
Jackets |
Vests |
Before |
5 u |
4 u + 96 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 96 |
After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 75 more vests than jackets at first. If another 75 jackets were added at first, the number of jackets and vests would be the same.
5 u + 75 = 4 u + 96
5 u - 4 u = 96 - 75
1 u = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 1 = 21
Number of jackets in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 21
= 105
Answer(s): 105