There were 67 more jackets than skirts in a shop. After 59 jackets and 40% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
|
Skirts |
Jackets |
Before |
5 u |
3 u + 59 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 59 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 67 more jackets than skirts at first. If another 67 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and jackets would be the same.
5 u + 67 = 3 u + 59
5 u - 3 u = 59 - 67
2 u = -8
1 u = -8 ÷ 2 = -4
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -4
= -20
Answer(s): -20