Xuan had 56 green beads and 35 brown beads. Xuan gave away 25% of her green beads and 60% of her brown beads. What percentage of her beads left was brown?
Percentage of green beads left
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Number of green beads left
= 75% x 56
= 75100 x 56
= 42
Percentage of brown beads left
= 100% - 60%
= 40%
Number of brown beads left
= 40% x 35
=
40100 x 35
= 14
Total number of beads left
= 42 + 14
= 56
Percentage of beads left that are brown
=
1456 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): 25%
