Emily collected 80 local stamps and 60 foreign stamps. She gave 55% of the local stamps and 10% of the foreign stamps to Seth.
- How many stamps did Seth receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Seth received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 55% x 80
=
55100 x 80
= 44
Number of foreign stamps given to Seth
= 10% x 60
=
10100 x 60
= 6
Number of stamps received by Seth
= 44 + 6
= 50
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
4450 x 100%
= 88%
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 88%