Gabby sold marigolds and daffodils in her shop on Mother's Day. 60% of the flowers she sold on that day were marigolds and she sold 24 daffodils.
- What was the total number of flowers sold?
- 30% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 5% of the flowers left were daffodils. How many daffodils were left?
60% =
60100 =
35 Total number of flowers = 5 u
Number of marigolds = 3 u
Number of daffodils
= 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% - 30%
= 70%
30% of flowers = 60
1% of flowers = 60 ÷ 30 = 2
70% of flowers = 70 x 2 = 140
Number of flowers left = 140
Number of daffodils left
= 5% x 140
=
5100 x 140
= 7
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 7