PSLE Jeremy had gold markers and red markers for sale. He sold 160 gold markers. 60% of the markers sold were red.
- How many gold markers and red markers did Jeremy sell altogether?
- He sold 50% of his markers. 75% of the markers left unsold were gold. How many red markers did Jeremy have at first?
| |
Gold |
Red |
Total |
Total in percent |
| Before |
5.75 u |
4.25 u |
10 u |
100% |
| Change |
- 40%
- 2 u |
- 60%
- 3 u |
- 100%
- 5 u |
- 50% |
| After |
75%
3.75 u |
25%
1.25 u |
100%
5 u |
50%
|
60% =
60100 =
35 Total number of markers sold = 5 u
Number of red markers sold = 3 u
Number of gold markers sold
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
2 u = 160
1 u = 160 ÷ 2 = 80
Total number of markers sold
= 5 u
= 5 x 80
= 400
(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 gold = 75%
Percent of the markers left unsold that were red = 100% - 75% = 25%
Number of the markers left unsold that were red
= 25% x 5 u
=
25100 x 5 u
= 1.25 u
Number of red markers that Jeremy had at first
= 1.25 u + 3 u
= 4.25 u
= 4.25 x 80
= 340
Answer(s): (a) 400; (b) 340
