Gabby sold carnations and roses in her shop on Mother's Day. 70% of the flowers she sold on that day were carnations and she sold 36 roses.
- What was the total number of flowers sold?
- 60% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 60% of the flowers left were roses. How many roses were left?
70% =
70100 =
710 Total number of flowers = 10 u
Number of carnations = 7 u
Number of roses
= 10 u - 7 u
= 3 u
3 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Total number of flowers sold
= 10 u
= 10 x 12
= 120
Percent of flowers left
= 100% - 60%
= 40%
60% of flowers = 120
1% of flowers = 120 ÷ 60 = 2
40% of flowers = 40 x 2 = 80
Number of flowers left = 80
Number of roses left
= 60% x 80
=
60100 x 80
= 48
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 48