Joelle collected 280 local stamps and 120 foreign stamps. She gave 45% of the local stamps and 20% of the foreign stamps to Mark.
- How many stamps did Mark receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Mark received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 45% x 280
=
45100 x 280
= 126
Number of foreign stamps given to Mark
= 20% x 120
=
20100 x 120
= 24
Number of stamps received by Mark
= 126 + 24
= 150
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
126150 x 100%
= 84%
Answer(s): (a) 150; (b) 84%