There were 69 more blouses than dresses in a shop. After 85 blouses and 25% of the dresses were sold, there were an equal number of blouses and dresses left. How many dresses were there in the shop at first?
| |
Dresses |
Blouses |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 85 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 85 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 69 more blouses than dresses at first. If another 69 dresses were added at first, the number of dresses and blouses would be the same.
4 u + 69 = 3 u + 85
4 u - 3 u = 85 - 69
1 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 1 = 16
Number of dresses in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 16
= 64
Answer(s): 64
