Cindy sold roses and peonies in her shop on Mother's Day. 70% of the flowers she sold on that day were roses and she sold 48 peonies.
- What was the total number of flowers sold?
- 20% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 65% of the flowers left were peonies. How many peonies were left?
70% =
70100 =
710 Total number of flowers = 10 u
Number of roses = 7 u
Number of peonies
= 10 u - 7 u
= 3 u
3 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Total number of flowers sold
= 10 u
= 10 x 16
= 160
Percent of flowers left
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
20% of flowers = 160
1% of flowers = 160 ÷ 20 = 8
80% of flowers = 80 x 8 = 640
Number of flowers left = 640
Number of peonies left
= 65% x 640
=
65100 x 640
= 416
Answer(s): (a) 160; (b) 416