Gabby had 120 red beads and 60 brown beads. Gabby gave away 20% of her red beads and 60% of her brown beads. What percentage of her beads left was brown?
Percentage of red beads left
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Number of red beads left
= 80% x 120
= 80100 x 120
= 96
Percentage of brown beads left
= 100% - 60%
= 40%
Number of brown beads left
= 40% x 60
=
40100 x 60
= 24
Total number of beads left
= 96 + 24
= 120
Percentage of beads left that are brown
=
24120 x 100%
= 20%
Answer(s): 20%
