Fiona collected 90 foreign stamps and 120 local stamps. She gave 40% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Simon.
- How many stamps did Simon receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Simon received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 40% x 90
=
40100 x 90
= 36
Number of local stamps given to Simon
= 20% x 120
=
20100 x 120
= 24
Number of stamps received by Simon
= 36 + 24
= 60
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
3660 x 100%
= 60%
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 60%