There were 46 more skirts than blazers in a shop. After 81 skirts and 20% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of skirts and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
|
Blazers |
Skirts |
Before |
5 u |
4 u + 81 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 81 |
After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 46 more skirts than blazers at first. If another 46 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and skirts would be the same.
5 u + 46 = 4 u + 81
5 u - 4 u = 81 - 46
1 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 1 = 35
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 35
= 175
Answer(s): 175