Lynn had 65 green pens and 42 gold pens. Lynn gave away 40% of her green pens and 50% of her gold pens. What percentage of her pens left was gold?
Percentage of green pens left
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Number of green pens left
= 60% x 65
= 60100 x 65
= 39
Percentage of gold pens left
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
Number of gold pens left
= 50% x 42
=
50100 x 42
= 21
Total number of pens left
= 39 + 21
= 60
Percentage of pens left that are gold
=
2160 x 100%
= 35%
Answer(s): 35%
