There were 54 more vests than jumpsuits in a shop. After 83 vests and 10% of the jumpsuits were sold, there were an equal number of vests and jumpsuits left. How many jumpsuits were there in the shop at first?
|
Jumpsuits |
Vests |
Before |
10 u |
9 u + 83 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 83 |
After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 54 more vests than jumpsuits at first. If another 54 jumpsuits were added at first, the number of jumpsuits and vests would be the same.
10 u + 54 = 9 u + 83
10 u - 9 u = 83 - 54
1 u = 29
1 u = 29 ÷ 1 = 29
Number of jumpsuits in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 29
= 290
Answer(s): 290