Question

Tyson has a collection of 60 sports ribbons. Of these ribbons, 30% are first place ribbons, 45% are second place ribbons, and the rest are third place ribbons. How many third place ribbons are in Tyson’s sports ribbon collection?

Answer 1

• 15 ribbons

Explanation:

Third place ribbons in percent of a total:

• 100% - (30% + 45%) = 25%

Number of third place ribbons:

• 60*0.25 = 15