There were 54 more dresses than shirts in a shop. After 90 dresses and 25% of the shirts were sold, there were an equal number of dresses and shirts left. How many shirts were there in the shop at first?
|
Shirts |
Dresses |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 90 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 90 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 54 more dresses than shirts at first. If another 54 shirts were added at first, the number of shirts and dresses would be the same.
4 u + 54 = 3 u + 90
4 u - 3 u = 90 - 54
1 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 1 = 36
Number of shirts in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 36
= 144
Answer(s): 144