Julie collected 240 foreign stamps and 90 local stamps. She gave 55% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Ken.
- How many stamps did Ken receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Ken received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 55% x 240
=
55100 x 240
= 132
Number of local stamps given to Ken
= 20% x 90
=
20100 x 90
= 18
Number of stamps received by Ken
= 132 + 18
= 150
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
132150 x 100%
= 88%
Answer(s): (a) 150; (b) 88%