There were 85 more jackets than blazers in a shop. After 62 jackets and 20% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
|
Blazers |
Jackets |
Before |
5 u |
4 u + 62 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 62 |
After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 85 more jackets than blazers at first. If another 85 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and jackets would be the same.
5 u + 85 = 4 u + 62
5 u - 4 u = 62 - 85
1 u = -23
1 u = -23 ÷ 1 = -23
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -23
= -115
Answer(s): -115