Gabby collected 200 foreign stamps and 100 local stamps. She gave 45% of the foreign stamps and 10% of the local stamps to Liam.
- How many stamps did Liam receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Liam received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 45% x 200
=
45100 x 200
= 90
Number of local stamps given to Liam
= 10% x 100
=
10100 x 100
= 10
Number of stamps received by Liam
= 90 + 10
= 100
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
90100 x 100%
= 90%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 90%