Betty had 64 silver beads and 32 pink beads. Betty gave away 25% of her silver beads and 50% of her pink beads. What percentage of her beads left was pink?
Percentage of silver beads left
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Number of silver beads left
= 75% x 64
= 75100 x 64
= 48
Percentage of pink beads left
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
Number of pink beads left
= 50% x 32
=
50100 x 32
= 16
Total number of beads left
= 48 + 16
= 64
Percentage of beads left that are pink
=
1664 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): 25%
