Sarah 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?
- 40% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 70% 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% - 40%
= 60%
40% of flowers = 160
1% of flowers = 160 ÷ 40 = 4
60% of flowers = 60 x 4 = 240
Number of flowers left = 240
Number of peonies left
= 70% x 240
=
70100 x 240
= 168
Answer(s): (a) 160; (b) 168