There were 66 more coats than dresses in a shop. After 88 coats and 20% of the dresses were sold, there were an equal number of coats and dresses left. How many dresses were there in the shop at first?
| |
Dresses |
Coats |
| Before |
5 u |
4 u + 88 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 88 |
| After |
4 u |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15There were 66 more coats than dresses at first. If another 66 dresses were added at first, the number of dresses and coats would be the same.
5 u + 66 = 4 u + 88
5 u - 4 u = 88 - 66
1 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 1 = 22
Number of dresses in the shop at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 22
= 110
Answer(s): 110
