Question #d4562

1 Answer
Mar 10, 2017

The bouquet contains 18 roses, 6 carnations, and 16 daisies.

Explanation:

Multiply the total number of flowers by the percentages of roses and carnations. The percentages must be converted to decimals.

#45%=45/100=0.45#

#15%=15/100=0.15#

Number of Roses

#40xx0.45=18# roses

Number of Carnations

#40xx0.15=6# carnations

Total Roses and Carnations

#18+6=24#

Number of Daisies

#40-24=16# daisies