There were 55 more windbreakers than shirts in a shop. After 94 windbreakers and 10% of the shirts were sold, there were an equal number of windbreakers and shirts left. How many shirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Shirts |
Windbreakers |
| Before |
10 u |
9 u + 94 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 94 |
| After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 55 more windbreakers than shirts at first. If another 55 shirts were added at first, the number of shirts and windbreakers would be the same.
10 u + 55 = 9 u + 94
10 u - 9 u = 94 - 55
1 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 1 = 39
Number of shirts in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 39
= 390
Answer(s): 390
