There were 55 more coats than jumpsuits in a shop. After 73 coats and 40% of the jumpsuits were sold, there were an equal number of coats and jumpsuits left. How many jumpsuits were there in the shop at first?
| |
Jumpsuits |
Coats |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 73 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 73 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 55 more coats than jumpsuits at first. If another 55 jumpsuits were added at first, the number of jumpsuits and coats would be the same.
5 u + 55 = 3 u + 73
5 u - 3 u = 73 - 55
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Number of jumpsuits in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 9
= 45
Answer(s): 45
