Jean had 72 grey beads and 40 brown beads. Jean gave away 25% of her grey beads and 55% of her brown beads. What percentage of her beads left was brown?
Percentage of grey beads left
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Number of grey beads left
= 75% x 72
= 75100 x 72
= 54
Percentage of brown beads left
= 100% - 55%
= 45%
Number of brown beads left
= 45% x 40
=
45100 x 40
= 18
Total number of beads left
= 54 + 18
= 72
Percentage of beads left that are brown
=
1872 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): 25%
