Betty collected 120 foreign stamps and 100 local stamps. She gave 50% of the foreign stamps and 15% of the local stamps to Perry.
- How many stamps did Perry receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Perry received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 50% x 120
=
50100 x 120
= 60
Number of local stamps given to Perry
= 15% x 100
=
15100 x 100
= 15
Number of stamps received by Perry
= 60 + 15
= 75
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
6075 x 100%
= 80%
Answer(s): (a) 75; (b) 80%