Fiona sold orchids and poppies in her shop on Mother's Day. 60% of the flowers she sold on that day were orchids and she sold 48 poppies.
- What was the total number of flowers sold?
- 30% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 65% of the flowers left were poppies. How many poppies were left?
60% =
60100 =
35 Total number of flowers = 5 u
Number of orchids = 3 u
Number of poppies
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
2 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 2 = 24
Total number of flowers sold
= 5 u
= 5 x 24
= 120
Percent of flowers left
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
30% of flowers = 120
1% of flowers = 120 ÷ 30 = 4
70% of flowers = 70 x 4 = 280
Number of flowers left = 280
Number of poppies left
= 65% x 280
=
65100 x 280
= 182
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 182