Irene collected 220 foreign stamps and 60 local stamps. She gave 40% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to John.
- How many stamps did John receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that John received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 40% x 220
=
40100 x 220
= 88
Number of local stamps given to John
= 20% x 60
=
20100 x 60
= 12
Number of stamps received by John
= 88 + 12
= 100
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
88100 x 100%
= 88%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 88%