Vanessa had 90 grey coins and 60 purple coins. Vanessa gave away 20% of her grey coins and 60% of her purple coins. What percentage of her coins left was purple?
Percentage of grey coins left
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Number of grey coins left
= 80% x 90
= 80100 x 90
= 72
Percentage of purple coins left
= 100% - 60%
= 40%
Number of purple coins left
= 40% x 60
=
40100 x 60
= 24
Total number of coins left
= 72 + 24
= 96
Percentage of coins left that are purple
=
2496 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): 25%
