Abi collected 110 local stamps and 90 foreign stamps. She gave 60% of the local stamps and 10% of the foreign stamps to Jack.
- How many stamps did Jack receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Jack received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 60% x 110
=
60100 x 110
= 66
Number of foreign stamps given to Jack
= 10% x 90
=
10100 x 90
= 9
Number of stamps received by Jack
= 66 + 9
= 75
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
6675 x 100%
= 88%
Answer(s): (a) 75; (b) 88%