There were 74 more skirts than shirts in a shop. After 60 skirts and 40% of the shirts were sold, there were an equal number of skirts and shirts left. How many shirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Shirts |
Skirts |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 60 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 60 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 74 more skirts than shirts at first. If another 74 shirts were added at first, the number of shirts and skirts would be the same.
5 u + 74 = 3 u + 60
5 u - 3 u = 60 - 74
2 u = -14
1 u = -14 ÷ 2 = -7
Number of shirts in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x -7
= -35
Answer(s): -35
