Kathy sold marigolds and roses in her shop on Mother's Day. 70% of the flowers she sold on that day were marigolds and she sold 72 roses.
- What was the total number of flowers sold?
- 40% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 50% of the flowers left were roses. How many roses were left?
70% =
70100 =
710 Total number of flowers = 10 u
Number of marigolds = 7 u
Number of roses
= 10 u - 7 u
= 3 u
3 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 3 = 24
Total number of flowers sold
= 10 u
= 10 x 24
= 240
Percent of flowers left
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
40% of flowers = 240
1% of flowers = 240 ÷ 40 = 6
60% of flowers = 60 x 6 = 360
Number of flowers left = 360
Number of roses left
= 50% x 360
=
50100 x 360
= 180
Answer(s): (a) 240; (b) 180