Question

there are 35 black chips, 18 white chips, 43 blue chips, and 4 red chips. what is the percent of black and white chips?
35%
18%
47%
53%

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total chips

Total chips = 35 + 18 + 43 + 4 = 100

Step2: Calculate black+white chips

Black+white = 35 + 18 = 53

Step3: Find percentage

Percentage = $\frac{53}{100} \times 100\% = 53\%$

Answer:

53%