PSLELiam had a number of necklaces for sale. He sold a total of 736 necklaces on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, 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?
Monday |
Tuesday |
Remainder |
736 |
Wednesday |
Left |
|
|
1 u |
3 u |
92%
|
2% |
6% |
Fraction of the remainder left
= 1 -
14 =
34Percent of total necklaces sold on Wednesday
= 6% ÷ 3
= 2%
Percent of total necklaces sold on Monday and Tuesday
= 100% - 6% - 2%
= 92%
92% = 736
1% = 736 ÷ 92 = 8
Total number of necklaces at first
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= 800
Answer(s): 800