Cathy had 88 grey buttons and 55 yellow buttons. Cathy gave away 25% of her grey buttons and 60% of her yellow buttons. What percentage of her buttons left was yellow?
Percentage of grey buttons left
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Number of grey buttons left
= 75% x 88
= 75100 x 88
= 66
Percentage of yellow buttons left
= 100% - 60%
= 40%
Number of yellow buttons left
= 40% x 55
=
40100 x 55
= 22
Total number of buttons left
= 66 + 22
= 88
Percentage of buttons left that are yellow
=
2288 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): 25%
