Esther had 50 grey beads and 30 silver beads. Esther gave away 30% of her grey beads and 50% of her silver beads. What percentage of her beads left was silver?
Percentage of grey beads left
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Number of grey beads left
= 70% x 50
= 70100 x 50
= 35
Percentage of silver beads left
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
Number of silver beads left
= 50% x 30
=
50100 x 30
= 15
Total number of beads left
= 35 + 15
= 50
Percentage of beads left that are silver
=
1550 x 100%
= 30%
Answer(s): 30%
