John had a stock of 800 books in his bookshop.
John had a stock of 800 books in his bookshop. He sold 62 on Monday, 62 on Tuesday, 60 on Wednesday, 48 on Thursday and 40 on Friday. What percentage of the books were not sold?
Answer/Solution
71.7%
Steps/Work
Let N be the total number of books sold. Hence
N = 75 + 50 + 64 + 78 + 135 = 272
Let M be the books NOT sold
M = 960 - N = 960 - 402 = 688
Percentage
Books not sold / total number of books = 688/960= 0.72 = 71.7%
correct answer C
N = 75 + 50 + 64 + 78 + 135 = 272
Let M be the books NOT sold
M = 960 - N = 960 - 402 = 688
Percentage
Books not sold / total number of books = 688/960= 0.72 = 71.7%
correct answer C