Jean collected 190 foreign stamps and 100 local stamps. She gave 50% of the foreign stamps and 5% of the local stamps to Valen.
- How many stamps did Valen receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Valen received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 50% x 190
=
50100 x 190
= 95
Number of local stamps given to Valen
= 5% x 100
=
5100 x 100
= 5
Number of stamps received by Valen
= 95 + 5
= 100
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
95100 x 100%
= 95%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 95%