There were 41 more vests than blazers in a shop. After 76 vests and 25% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of vests and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
| |
Blazers |
Vests |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 76 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 76 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 41 more vests than blazers at first. If another 41 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and vests would be the same.
4 u + 41 = 3 u + 76
4 u - 3 u = 76 - 41
1 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 1 = 35
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 35
= 140
Answer(s): 140
