Julie collected 160 local stamps and 80 foreign stamps. She gave 60% of the local stamps and 5% of the foreign stamps to Paul.
- How many stamps did Paul receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Paul received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 60% x 160
=
60100 x 160
= 96
Number of foreign stamps given to Paul
= 5% x 80
=
5100 x 80
= 4
Number of stamps received by Paul
= 96 + 4
= 100
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
96100 x 100%
= 96%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 96%