PSLE Flynn had silver markers and blue markers for sale. He sold 150 silver markers. 40% of the markers sold were blue.
- How many silver markers and blue markers did Flynn sell altogether?
- He sold 50% of his markers. 60% of the markers left unsold were silver. How many blue markers did Flynn have at first?
| |
Silver |
Blue |
Total |
Total in percent |
| Before |
6 u |
4 u |
10 u |
100% |
| Change |
- 60%
- 3 u |
- 40%
- 2 u |
- 100%
- 5 u |
- 50% |
| After |
60%
3 u |
40%
2 u |
100%
5 u |
50%
|
40% =
40100 =
25 Total number of markers sold = 5 u
Number of blue markers sold = 2 u
Number of silver markers sold
= 5 u - 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 150
1 u = 150 ÷ 3 = 50
Total number of markers sold
= 5 u
= 5 x 50
= 250
(b)
Percent of the markers left unsold = 100% - 50% = 50% 50% of the markers that were sold = 5 u 50% of the markers that were left unsold = 5 u Percent of the markers left unsold that were silver = 60%
Percent of the markers left unsold that were blue = 100% - 60% = 40%
Number of the markers left unsold that were blue
= 40% x 5 u
=
40100 x 5 u
= 2 u
Number of blue markers that Flynn had at first
= 2 u + 2 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 50
= 200
Answer(s): (a) 250; (b) 200
