Irene collected 160 local stamps and 80 foreign stamps. She gave 55% of the local stamps and 15% of the foreign stamps to Fred.
- How many stamps did Fred receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Fred received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 55% x 160
=
55100 x 160
= 88
Number of foreign stamps given to Fred
= 15% x 80
=
15100 x 80
= 12
Number of stamps received by Fred
= 88 + 12
= 100
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
88100 x 100%
= 88%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 88%