There were 41 more vests than shirts in a shop. After 56 vests and 30% of the shirts were sold, there were an equal number of vests and shirts left. How many shirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Shirts |
Vests |
| Before |
10 u |
7 u + 56 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 56 |
| After |
7 u |
7 u |
30% =
30100 =
310There were 41 more vests than shirts at first. If another 41 shirts were added at first, the number of shirts and vests would be the same.
10 u + 41 = 7 u + 56
10 u - 7 u = 56 - 41
3 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Number of shirts in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 5
= 50
Answer(s): 50
