PSLEJenson had a number of rings for sale. He sold a total of 672 rings on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, he sold
14 of the remainder. He was left with 12% of the rings he had at first. How many rings did he have at first?
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Remainder |
672 |
Thursday |
Left |
|
|
1 u |
3 u |
84%
|
4% |
12% |
Fraction of the remainder left
= 1 -
14 =
34Percent of total rings sold on Thursday
= 12% ÷ 3
= 4%
Percent of total rings sold on Tuesday and Wednesday
= 100% - 12% - 4%
= 84%
84% = 672
1% = 672 ÷ 84 = 8
Total number of rings at first
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= 800
Answer(s): 800