There were 65 more vests than skirts in a shop. After 73 vests and 25% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of vests and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
|
Skirts |
Vests |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 73 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 73 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 65 more vests than skirts at first. If another 65 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and vests would be the same.
4 u + 65 = 3 u + 73
4 u - 3 u = 73 - 65
1 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 1 = 8
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 8
= 32
Answer(s): 32