Pamela had 68 grey beads and 48 purple beads. Pamela gave away 25% of her grey beads and 50% of her purple beads. What percentage of her beads left was purple?
Percentage of grey beads left
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Number of grey beads left
= 75% x 68
= 75100 x 68
= 51
Percentage of purple beads left
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
Number of purple beads left
= 50% x 48
=
50100 x 48
= 24
Total number of beads left
= 51 + 24
= 75
Percentage of beads left that are purple
=
2475 x 100%
= 32%
Answer(s): 32%
