There were 43 more coats than jackets in a shop. After 59 coats and 20% of the jackets were sold, there were an equal number of coats and jackets left. How many jackets were there in the shop at first?
| |
Jackets |
Coats |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 59 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 59 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 43 more coats than jackets at first. If another 43 jackets were added at first, the number of jackets and coats would be the same.
5 u + 43 = 4 u + 59
5 u - 4 u = 59 - 43
1 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 1 = 16
Number of jackets in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 16
= 80
Answer(s): 80
