There were 75 more coats than blazers in a shop. After 100 coats and 20% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of coats and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
| |
Blazers |
Coats |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 100 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 100 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 75 more coats than blazers at first. If another 75 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and coats would be the same.
5 u + 75 = 4 u + 100
5 u - 4 u = 100 - 75
1 u = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 1 = 25
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 25
= 125
Answer(s): 125
