There were 85 more blouses than jumpsuits in a shop. After 75 blouses and 40% of the jumpsuits were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and jumpsuits left. How many jumpsuits were there in the shop at first?
| |
Jumpsuits |
Blouses |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 75 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 75 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 85 more blouses than jumpsuits at first. If another 85 jumpsuits were added at first, the number of jumpsuits and blouses would be the same.
5 u + 85 = 3 u + 75
5 u - 3 u = 75 - 85
2 u = -10
1 u = -10 ÷ 2 = -5
Number of jumpsuits in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -5
= -25
Answer(s): -25
