Erika had 120 silver buttons and 56 pink buttons. Erika gave away 40% of her silver buttons and 50% of her pink buttons. What percentage of her buttons left was pink?
Percentage of silver buttons left
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Number of silver buttons left
= 60% x 120
= 60100 x 120
= 72
Percentage of pink buttons left
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
Number of pink buttons left
= 50% x 56
=
50100 x 56
= 28
Total number of buttons left
= 72 + 28
= 100
Percentage of buttons left that are pink
=
28100 x 100%
= 28%
Answer(s): 28%
