There were 44 more jackets than coats in a shop. After 99 jackets and 10% of the coats were sold, there were an equal number of jackets and coats left. How many coats were there in the shop at first?
| |
Coats |
Jackets |
| Before |
10 u |
9 u + 99 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 99 |
| After |
9 u |
9 u |
10% =
10100 =
110There were 44 more jackets than coats at first. If another 44 coats were added at first, the number of coats and jackets would be the same.
10 u + 44 = 9 u + 99
10 u - 9 u = 99 - 44
1 u = 55
1 u = 55 ÷ 1 = 55
Number of coats in the shop at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 55
= 550
Answer(s): 550
