Yoko sold carnations and daffodils in her shop on Mother's Day. 60% of the flowers she sold on that day were carnations and she sold 60 daffodils.
- What was the total number of flowers sold?
- 25% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 50% of the flowers left were daffodils. How many daffodils were left?
60% =
60100 =
35 Total number of flowers = 5 u
Number of carnations = 3 u
Number of daffodils
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
2 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 2 = 30
Total number of flowers sold
= 5 u
= 5 x 30
= 150
Percent of flowers left
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
25% of flowers = 150
1% of flowers = 150 ÷ 25 = 6
75% of flowers = 75 x 6 = 450
Number of flowers left = 450
Number of daffodils left
= 50% x 450
=
50100 x 450
= 225
Answer(s): (a) 150; (b) 225