PSLE The ratio of the number of sweaters to that of blazers in a factory outlet was 9 : 2 at first. After 30 blazers were sold, the ratio of the number of sweaters to that of blazers became 7 : 1. What was the total number of sweaters and blazers in the factory outlet at first?
|
Sweaters |
Blazers |
Total |
Before |
9x7 = 63 u |
2x7 = 14 u |
77 u |
Change |
|
- 30 |
|
After |
7x9 = 63 u |
1x9 = 9 u |
72 u |
The number of sweaters remains unchanged.
Make the number of sweaters the same.
LCM of 2 and 9 is 63.
Number of blazers sold
= 14 u - 9 u
= 5 u
1 u = 30 ÷ 5 = 6
Total number of sweaters and blazers at first
= 63 u + 14 u
= 77 u
= 77 x 6
= 462
Answer(s): 462