Winnie sold lavenders and peonies in her shop on Mother's Day. 60% of the flowers she sold on that day were lavenders and she sold 24 peonies.
- What was the total number of flowers sold?
- 10% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 55% of the flowers left were peonies. How many peonies were left?
60% =
60100 =
35 Total number of flowers = 5 u
Number of lavenders = 3 u
Number of peonies
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Total number of flowers sold
= 5 u
= 5 x 12
= 60
Percent of flowers left
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
10% of flowers = 60
1% of flowers = 60 ÷ 10 = 6
90% of flowers = 90 x 6 = 540
Number of flowers left = 540
Number of peonies left
= 55% x 540
=
55100 x 540
= 297
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 297