There were 40 more blouses than coats in a shop. After 77 blouses and 20% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
|
Coats |
Blouses |
Before |
5 u |
4 u + 77 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 77 |
After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 40 more blouses than coats at first. If another 40 coats were added at first, the number of coats and blouses would be the same.
5 u + 40 = 4 u + 77
5 u - 4 u = 77 - 40
1 u = 37
1 u = 37 ÷ 1 = 37
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 37
= 185
Answer(s): 185