Zoe collected 240 foreign stamps and 50 local stamps. She gave 50% of the foreign stamps and 10% of the local stamps to Ivan.
- How many stamps did Ivan receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Ivan received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 50% x 240
=
50100 x 240
= 120
Number of local stamps given to Ivan
= 10% x 50
=
10100 x 50
= 5
Number of stamps received by Ivan
= 120 + 5
= 125
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
120125 x 100%
= 96%
Answer(s): (a) 125; (b) 96%