Eva collected 160 foreign stamps and 40 local stamps. She gave 60% of the foreign stamps and 10% of the local stamps to Daniel.
- How many stamps did Daniel receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Daniel received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 60% x 160
=
60100 x 160
= 96
Number of local stamps given to Daniel
= 10% x 40
=
10100 x 40
= 4
Number of stamps received by Daniel
= 96 + 4
= 100
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
96100 x 100%
= 96%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 96%