There were 71 more shirts than jackets in a shop. After 95 shirts and 40% of the jackets were sold, there were an equal number of shirts and jackets left. How many jackets were there in the shop at first?
| |
Jackets |
Shirts |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 95 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 95 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 71 more shirts than jackets at first. If another 71 jackets were added at first, the number of jackets and shirts would be the same.
5 u + 71 = 3 u + 95
5 u - 3 u = 95 - 71
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Number of jackets in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 12
= 60
Answer(s): 60
