There were 42 more blazers than skirts in a shop. After 54 blazers and 25% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of blazers and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
|
Skirts |
Blazers |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 54 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 54 |
After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 42 more blazers than skirts at first. If another 42 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and blazers would be the same.
4 u + 42 = 3 u + 54
4 u - 3 u = 54 - 42
1 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 1 = 12
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 12
= 48
Answer(s): 48