Linda had 80 grey buttons and 56 brown buttons. Linda gave away 35% of her grey buttons and 50% of her brown buttons. What percentage of her buttons left was brown?
Percentage of grey buttons left
= 100% - 35%
= 65%
Number of grey buttons left
= 65% x 80
= 65100 x 80
= 52
Percentage of brown buttons left
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
Number of brown buttons left
= 50% x 56
=
50100 x 56
= 28
Total number of buttons left
= 52 + 28
= 80
Percentage of buttons left that are brown
=
2880 x 100%
= 35%
Answer(s): 35%
