PSLE Neave had silver markers and gold markers for sale. He sold 240 silver markers. 70% of the markers sold were gold.
- How many silver markers and gold markers did Neave sell altogether?
- He sold 50% of his markers. 60% of the markers left unsold were silver. How many gold markers did Neave have at first?
| |
Silver |
Gold |
Total |
Total in percent |
| Before |
9 u |
11 u |
20 u |
100% |
| Change |
- 30%
- 3 u |
- 70%
- 7 u |
- 100%
- 10 u |
- 50% |
| After |
60%
6 u |
40%
4 u |
100%
10 u |
50%
|
70% =
70100 =
710 Total number of markers sold = 10 u
Number of gold markers sold = 7 u
Number of silver markers sold
= 10 u - 7 u
= 3 u
3 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 3 = 80
Total number of markers sold
= 10 u
= 10 x 80
= 800
(b)
Percent of the markers left unsold = 100% - 50% = 50% 50% of the markers that were sold = 10 u 50% of the markers that were left unsold = 10 u Percent of the markers left unsold that were silver = 60%
Percent of the markers left unsold that were gold = 100% - 60% = 40%
Number of the markers left unsold that were gold
= 40% x 10 u
=
40100 x 10 u
= 4 u
Number of gold markers that Neave had at first
= 4 u + 7 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 80
= 880
Answer(s): (a) 800; (b) 880
