There were 53 more jackets than dresses in a shop. After 73 jackets and 40% of the dresses were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and dresses left. How many dresses were there in the shop at first?
| |
Dresses |
Jackets |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 73 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 73 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 53 more jackets than dresses at first. If another 53 dresses were added at first, the number of dresses and jackets would be the same.
5 u + 53 = 3 u + 73
5 u - 3 u = 73 - 53
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Number of dresses in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= 50
Answer(s): 50
