PSLEJack had a number of necklaces for sale. He sold a total of 552 necklaces on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, he sold
14 of the remainder. He was left with 6% of the necklaces he had at first. How many necklaces did he have at first?
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Remainder |
552 |
Friday |
Left |
|
|
1 u |
3 u |
92%
|
2% |
6% |
Fraction of the remainder left
= 1 -
14 =
34Percent of total necklaces sold on Friday
= 6% ÷ 3
= 2%
Percent of total necklaces sold on Wednesday and Thursday
= 100% - 6% - 2%
= 92%
92% = 552
1% = 552 ÷ 92 = 6
Total number of necklaces at first
= 100%
= 100 x 6
= 600
Answer(s): 600