Penelope had 120 pink marbles and 44 green marbles. Penelope gave away 35% of her pink marbles and 50% of her green marbles. What percentage of her marbles left was green?
Percentage of pink marbles left
= 100% - 35%
= 65%
Number of pink marbles left
= 65% x 120
= 65100 x 120
= 78
Percentage of green marbles left
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
Number of green marbles left
= 50% x 44
=
50100 x 44
= 22
Total number of marbles left
= 78 + 22
= 100
Percentage of marbles left that are green
=
22100 x 100%
= 22%
Answer(s): 22%
