Question

There are 100 flowers in a basket. Out of which, 20 are red roses and remaining are yellow roses. The yellow roses should be put equally in 8 vases. Which of the following gives the number of yellow roses that can be put in a vase?

• A. (100 - 20)/8
• B. (100 + 20)8
• C. (20 - 8)/100
• D. (100 - 8)/20

Answer 1

The correct option is A (100 - 20)/8

Total number of flowers = 100

Number of red roses = 20

Number of yellow roses = 100 - 20

To distribute the yellow roses in 8 vases, we have to divide them by 8.

Hence, the numerical expression that gives the number of yellow roses that can be put in a vase is (100 - 20)/8.