There were 45 more coats than skirts in a shop. After 97 coats and 25% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of coats and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Skirts |
Coats |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 97 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 97 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 45 more coats than skirts at first. If another 45 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and coats would be the same.
4 u + 45 = 3 u + 97
4 u - 3 u = 97 - 45
1 u = 52
1 u = 52 ÷ 1 = 52
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 52
= 208
Answer(s): 208
