There were 43 more jackets than jumpsuits in a shop. After 59 jackets and 25% of the jumpsuits were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and jumpsuits left. How many jumpsuits were there in the shop at first?
| |
Jumpsuits |
Jackets |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 59 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 59 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 43 more jackets than jumpsuits at first. If another 43 jumpsuits were added at first, the number of jumpsuits and jackets would be the same.
4 u + 43 = 3 u + 59
4 u - 3 u = 59 - 43
1 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 1 = 16
Number of jumpsuits in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 16
= 64
Answer(s): 64
