There were 62 more dresses than coats in a shop. After 86 dresses and 25% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of dresses and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
|
Coats |
Dresses |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 86 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 86 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 62 more dresses than coats at first. If another 62 coats were added at first, the number of coats and dresses would be the same.
4 u + 62 = 3 u + 86
4 u - 3 u = 86 - 62
1 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 1 = 24
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 24
= 96
Answer(s): 96