Irene collected 170 local stamps and 120 foreign stamps. She gave 60% of the local stamps and 15% of the foreign stamps to Warren.
- How many stamps did Warren receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Warren received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 60% x 170
=
60100 x 170
= 102
Number of foreign stamps given to Warren
= 15% x 120
=
15100 x 120
= 18
Number of stamps received by Warren
= 102 + 18
= 120
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
102120 x 100%
= 85%
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 85%