There were 43 more coats than blazers in a shop. After 61 coats and 30% of the blazers were sold, there were an equal number of coats and blazers left. How many blazers were there in the shop at first?
|
Blazers |
Coats |
Before |
10 u |
7 u + 61 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 61 |
After |
7 u |
7 u |
30% =
30100 =
310There were 43 more coats than blazers at first. If another 43 blazers were added at first, the number of blazers and coats would be the same.
10 u + 43 = 7 u + 61
10 u - 7 u = 61 - 43
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Number of blazers in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 6
= 60
Answer(s): 60