Raeann collected 230 foreign stamps and 50 local stamps. She gave 50% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Fabian.
- How many stamps did Fabian receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Fabian received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 50% x 230
=
50100 x 230
= 115
Number of local stamps given to Fabian
= 20% x 50
=
20100 x 50
= 10
Number of stamps received by Fabian
= 115 + 10
= 125
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
115125 x 100%
= 92%
Answer(s): (a) 125; (b) 92%