Nicole had 60 purple beads and 35 red beads. Nicole gave away 30% of her purple beads and 60% of her red beads. What percentage of her beads left was red?
Percentage of purple beads left
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Number of purple beads left
= 70% x 60
= 70100 x 60
= 42
Percentage of red beads left
= 100% - 60%
= 40%
Number of red beads left
= 40% x 35
=
40100 x 35
= 14
Total number of beads left
= 42 + 14
= 56
Percentage of beads left that are red
=
1456 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): 25%
