PSLELuke had a number of rings for sale. He sold a total of 800 rings on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, he sold
15 of the remainder. He was left with 16% of the rings he had at first. How many rings did he have at first?
Monday |
Tuesday |
Remainder |
800 |
Wednesday |
Left |
|
|
1 u |
4 u |
80%
|
4% |
16% |
Fraction of the remainder left
= 1 -
15 =
45Percent of total rings sold on Wednesday
= 16% ÷ 4
= 4%
Percent of total rings sold on Monday and Tuesday
= 100% - 16% - 4%
= 80%
80% = 800
1% = 800 ÷ 80 = 10
Total number of rings at first
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= 1000
Answer(s): 1000