There were 53 more dresses than jumpsuits in a shop. After 87 dresses and 40% of the jumpsuits were sold, there were an equal number of dresses and jumpsuits left. How many jumpsuits were there in the shop at first?
| |
Jumpsuits |
Dresses |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 87 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 87 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 53 more dresses than jumpsuits at first. If another 53 jumpsuits were added at first, the number of jumpsuits and dresses would be the same.
5 u + 53 = 3 u + 87
5 u - 3 u = 87 - 53
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of jumpsuits in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 17
= 85
Answer(s): 85
