Olivia sold daisies and carnations in her shop on Mother's Day. 60% of the flowers she sold on that day were daisies and she sold 48 carnations.
- What was the total number of flowers sold?
- 20% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 65% of the flowers left were carnations. How many carnations were left?
60% =
60100 =
35 Total number of flowers = 5 u
Number of daisies = 3 u
Number of carnations
= 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% - 20%
= 80%
20% of flowers = 120
1% of flowers = 120 ÷ 20 = 6
80% of flowers = 80 x 6 = 480
Number of flowers left = 480
Number of carnations left
= 65% x 480
=
65100 x 480
= 312
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 312