Natalie sold carnations and lavenders in her shop on Mother's Day. 60% of the flowers she sold on that day were carnations and she sold 48 lavenders.
- What was the total number of flowers sold?
- 60% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 55% of the flowers left were lavenders. How many lavenders were left?
60% =
60100 =
35 Total number of flowers = 5 u
Number of carnations = 3 u
Number of lavenders
= 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% - 60%
= 40%
60% of flowers = 120
1% of flowers = 120 ÷ 60 = 2
40% of flowers = 40 x 2 = 80
Number of flowers left = 80
Number of lavenders left
= 55% x 80
=
55100 x 80
= 44
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 44