There are 500 blue pens, 250 pink pens, and 250 yellow pens. If 50% of blue pens and 50% of pink pens are taken out, then find the percentage of yellow pens.

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  1. 20 %
  2. 30 %
  3. 40 %
  4. 50 %

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Option 3 : 40 %
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Given:

Number of blue pens = 500

Number of pink pens = 250

Number of yellow pens = 250

50% of blue pens and 50% of pink pens are taken out

Calculation:

Total number of pens = 500 + 250 + 250 = 1000

50% of blue pens + 50% of pink pens

⇒ 500/2 + 250/2 = 250 + 125 = 375

Remaining pens = 1000 - 375 = 625

Percentage of yellow pens in remaining pens

⇒ (250/625) × 100 = 40%

∴ The percentage of yellow pens in the remaining pens is 40%.

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