PSLECarl had a number of necklaces for sale. He sold a total of 168 necklaces on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, he sold
14 of the remainder. He was left with 12% of the necklaces he had at first. How many necklaces did he have at first?
Thursday |
Friday |
Remainder |
168 |
Saturday |
Left |
|
|
1 u |
3 u |
84%
|
4% |
12% |
Fraction of the remainder left
= 1 -
14 =
34Percent of total necklaces sold on Saturday
= 12% ÷ 3
= 4%
Percent of total necklaces sold on Thursday and Friday
= 100% - 12% - 4%
= 84%
84% = 168
1% = 168 ÷ 84 = 2
Total number of necklaces at first
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= 200
Answer(s): 200