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