Rachel had 96 brown buttons and 60 gold buttons. Rachel gave away 25% of her brown buttons and 60% of her gold buttons. What percentage of her buttons left was gold?
Percentage of brown buttons left
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Number of brown buttons left
= 75% x 96
= 75100 x 96
= 72
Percentage of gold buttons left
= 100% - 60%
= 40%
Number of gold buttons left
= 40% x 60
=
40100 x 60
= 24
Total number of buttons left
= 72 + 24
= 96
Percentage of buttons left that are gold
=
2496 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): 25%
