Kylie had 72 white pens and 60 red pens. Kylie gave away 25% of her white pens and 70% of her red pens. What percentage of her pens left was red?
Percentage of white pens left
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Number of white pens left
= 75% x 72
= 75100 x 72
= 54
Percentage of red pens left
= 100% - 70%
= 30%
Number of red pens left
= 30% x 60
=
30100 x 60
= 18
Total number of pens left
= 54 + 18
= 72
Percentage of pens left that are red
=
1872 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): 25%
