There were 46 more jackets than dresses in a shop. After 60 jackets and 25% of the dresses were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and dresses left. How many dresses were there in the shop at first?
|
Dresses |
Jackets |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 60 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 60 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 46 more jackets than dresses at first. If another 46 dresses were added at first, the number of dresses and jackets would be the same.
4 u + 46 = 3 u + 60
4 u - 3 u = 60 - 46
1 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 1 = 14
Number of dresses in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 14
= 56
Answer(s): 56