There were 95 more sweaters than jackets in a shop. After 57 sweaters and 20% of the jackets were sold, there were an equal number of sweaters and jackets left. How many jackets were there in the shop at first?
| |
Jackets |
Sweaters |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 57 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 57 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 95 more sweaters than jackets at first. If another 95 jackets were added at first, the number of jackets and sweaters would be the same.
5 u + 95 = 4 u + 57
5 u - 4 u = 57 - 95
1 u = -38
1 u = -38 ÷ 1 = -38
Number of jackets in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -38
= -190
Answer(s): -190
