There were 49 more jumpsuits than dresses in a shop. After 99 jumpsuits and 25% of the dresses were sold, there were an equal number of jumpsuits and dresses left. How many dresses were there in the shop at first?
|
Dresses |
Jumpsuits |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 99 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 99 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 49 more jumpsuits than dresses at first. If another 49 dresses were added at first, the number of dresses and jumpsuits would be the same.
4 u + 49 = 3 u + 99
4 u - 3 u = 99 - 49
1 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 1 = 50
Number of dresses in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 50
= 200
Answer(s): 200