Tammy collected 190 local stamps and 60 foreign stamps. She gave 60% of the local stamps and 10% of the foreign stamps to Carl.
- How many stamps did Carl receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Carl received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 60% x 190
=
60100 x 190
= 114
Number of foreign stamps given to Carl
= 10% x 60
=
10100 x 60
= 6
Number of stamps received by Carl
= 114 + 6
= 120
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
114120 x 100%
= 95%
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 95%