There were 62 more shirts than dresses in a shop. After 98 shirts and 10% of the dresses were sold, there were an equal number of shirts and dresses left. How many dresses were there in the shop at first?
| |
Dresses |
Shirts |
| Before |
10 u |
9 u + 98 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 98 |
| After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 62 more shirts than dresses at first. If another 62 dresses were added at first, the number of dresses and shirts would be the same.
10 u + 62 = 9 u + 98
10 u - 9 u = 98 - 62
1 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 1 = 36
Number of dresses in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 36
= 360
Answer(s): 360
