There were 54 more blazers than vests in a shop. After 65 blazers and 10% of the vests were sold, there were an equal number of blazers and vests left. How many vests were there in the shop at first?
|
Vests |
Blazers |
Before |
10 u |
9 u + 65 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 65 |
After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 54 more blazers than vests at first. If another 54 vests were added at first, the number of vests and blazers would be the same.
10 u + 54 = 9 u + 65
10 u - 9 u = 65 - 54
1 u = 11
1 u = 11 ÷ 1 = 11
Number of vests in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 11
= 110
Answer(s): 110