Usha collected 90 foreign stamps and 100 local stamps. She gave 50% of the foreign stamps and 15% of the local stamps to Bryan.
- How many stamps did Bryan receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Bryan received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 50% x 90
=
50100 x 90
= 45
Number of local stamps given to Bryan
= 15% x 100
=
15100 x 100
= 15
Number of stamps received by Bryan
= 45 + 15
= 60
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
4560 x 100%
= 75%
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 75%