There were 42 more blouses than sweaters in a shop. After 95 blouses and 20% of the sweaters were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and sweaters left. How many sweaters were there in the shop at first?
| |
Sweaters |
Blouses |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 95 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 95 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 42 more blouses than sweaters at first. If another 42 sweaters were added at first, the number of sweaters and blouses would be the same.
5 u + 42 = 4 u + 95
5 u - 4 u = 95 - 42
1 u = 53
1 u = 53 ÷ 1 = 53
Number of sweaters in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 53
= 265
Answer(s): 265
