There were 75 more skirts than jumpsuits in a shop. After 71 skirts and 25% of the jumpsuits were sold, there were an equal number of skirts and jumpsuits left. How many jumpsuits were there in the shop at first?
| |
Jumpsuits |
Skirts |
| Before |
4 u |
3 u + 71 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 71 |
| After |
3 u |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14There were 75 more skirts than jumpsuits at first. If another 75 jumpsuits were added at first, the number of jumpsuits and skirts would be the same.
4 u + 75 = 3 u + 71
4 u - 3 u = 71 - 75
1 u = -4
1 u = -4 ÷ 1 = -4
Number of jumpsuits in the shop at first
= 4 u
= 4 x -4
= -16
Answer(s): -16
