There were 95 more vests than coats in a shop. After 69 vests and 20% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of vests and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
| |
Coats |
Vests |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 69 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 69 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 95 more vests than coats at first. If another 95 coats were added at first, the number of coats and vests would be the same.
5 u + 95 = 4 u + 69
5 u - 4 u = 69 - 95
1 u = -26
1 u = -26 ÷ 1 = -26
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -26
= -130
Answer(s): -130
