There were 79 more jumpsuits than skirts in a shop. After 93 jumpsuits and 20% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of jumpsuits and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Skirts |
Jumpsuits |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 93 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 93 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 79 more jumpsuits than skirts at first. If another 79 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and jumpsuits would be the same.
5 u + 79 = 4 u + 93
5 u - 4 u = 93 - 79
1 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 1 = 14
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 14
= 70
Answer(s): 70
