There were 44 more blouses than shirts in a shop. After 55 blouses and 20% of the shirts were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and shirts left. How many shirts were there in the shop at first?
|
Shirts |
Blouses |
Before |
5 u |
4 u + 55 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 55 |
After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 44 more blouses than shirts at first. If another 44 shirts were added at first, the number of shirts and blouses would be the same.
5 u + 44 = 4 u + 55
5 u - 4 u = 55 - 44
1 u = 11
1 u = 11 ÷ 1 = 11
Number of shirts in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 11
= 55
Answer(s): 55