There were 83 more jackets than blazers in a shop. After 85 jackets and 20% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
| |
Blazers |
Jackets |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 85 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 85 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 83 more jackets than blazers at first. If another 83 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and jackets would be the same.
5 u + 83 = 4 u + 85
5 u - 4 u = 85 - 83
1 u = 2
1 u = 2 ÷ 1 = 2
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 2
= 10
Answer(s): 10
