Nicole collected 190 local stamps and 120 foreign stamps. She gave 40% of the local stamps and 20% of the foreign stamps to Bryan.
- How many stamps did Bryan receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Bryan received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 40% x 190
=
40100 x 190
= 76
Number of foreign stamps given to Bryan
= 20% x 120
=
20100 x 120
= 24
Number of stamps received by Bryan
= 76 + 24
= 100
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
76100 x 100%
= 76%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 76%