Hazel collected 180 foreign stamps and 90 local stamps. She gave 40% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Tom.
- How many stamps did Tom receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Tom received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 40% x 180
=
40100 x 180
= 72
Number of local stamps given to Tom
= 20% x 90
=
20100 x 90
= 18
Number of stamps received by Tom
= 72 + 18
= 90
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
7290 x 100%
= 80%
Answer(s): (a) 90; (b) 80%