There were 97 more jumpsuits than shirts in a shop. After 99 jumpsuits and 40% of the shirts were sold, there were an equal number of jumpsuits and shirts left. How many shirts were there in the shop at first?
| |
Shirts |
Jumpsuits |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u + 99 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 99 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25There were 97 more jumpsuits than shirts at first. If another 97 shirts were added at first, the number of shirts and jumpsuits would be the same.
5 u + 97 = 3 u + 99
5 u - 3 u = 99 - 97
2 u = 2
1 u = 2 ÷ 2 = 1
Number of shirts in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 1
= 5
Answer(s): 5
