There were 43 more dresses than skirts in a shop. After 87 dresses and 40% of the skirts were sold, there were an equal number of dresses and skirts left. How many skirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Skirts |
Dresses |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 87 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 87 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 43 more dresses than skirts at first. If another 43 skirts were added at first, the number of skirts and dresses would be the same.
5 u + 43 = 3 u + 87
5 u - 3 u = 87 - 43
2 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 2 = 22
Number of skirts in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 22
= 110
Answer(s): 110
