Jade had 70 black beads and 36 gold beads. Jade gave away 40% of her black beads and 50% of her gold beads. What percentage of her beads left was gold?
Percentage of black beads left
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Number of black beads left
= 60% x 70
= 60100 x 70
= 42
Percentage of gold beads left
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
Number of gold beads left
= 50% x 36
=
50100 x 36
= 18
Total number of beads left
= 42 + 18
= 60
Percentage of beads left that are gold
=
1860 x 100%
= 30%
Answer(s): 30%
