Gillian had 65 grey beads and 56 yellow beads. Gillian gave away 20% of her grey beads and 50% of her yellow beads. What percentage of her beads left was yellow?
Percentage of grey beads left
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Number of grey beads left
= 80% x 65
= 80100 x 65
= 52
Percentage of yellow beads left
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
Number of yellow beads left
= 50% x 56
=
50100 x 56
= 28
Total number of beads left
= 52 + 28
= 80
Percentage of beads left that are yellow
=
2880 x 100%
= 35%
Answer(s): 35%
