Emma collected 240 foreign stamps and 120 local stamps. She gave 40% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Lee.
- How many stamps did Lee receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Lee received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 40% x 240
=
40100 x 240
= 96
Number of local stamps given to Lee
= 20% x 120
=
20100 x 120
= 24
Number of stamps received by Lee
= 96 + 24
= 120
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
96120 x 100%
= 80%
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 80%