Wendy collected 100 foreign stamps and 100 local stamps. She gave 40% of the foreign stamps and 10% of the local stamps to Tommy.
- How many stamps did Tommy receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Tommy received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 40% x 100
=
40100 x 100
= 40
Number of local stamps given to Tommy
= 10% x 100
=
10100 x 100
= 10
Number of stamps received by Tommy
= 40 + 10
= 50
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
4050 x 100%
= 80%
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 80%