split - help with word problem

A rancher is planning to put up 220 yards of fencing. In the morning she puts up 80 yards, and in the afternoon she puts up 40% of the remaining fence.What percent of the fence did she put op that day?

What have you tried? It's a ranch. Draw a picture. Don't forget a couple lf Texas Longhorns.

Translate one thing at a time.

"220 yards of fencing." - OK

In the morning she puts up 80 yards" - Okay, that leaves 220 yds - 80 yds = 140 yds

"in the afternoon she puts up 40% of the remaining fence." - Okay, 140 yds * 40% = 140 yds * 0.40 = 56 yds

"What percent of the fence did she put op that day?" - Can you answer this?