Nicole collected 140 foreign stamps and 70 local stamps. She gave 40% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Flynn.
- How many stamps did Flynn receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Flynn received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 40% x 140
=
40100 x 140
= 56
Number of local stamps given to Flynn
= 20% x 70
=
20100 x 70
= 14
Number of stamps received by Flynn
= 56 + 14
= 70
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
5670 x 100%
= 80%
Answer(s): (a) 70; (b) 80%