Pamela collected 90 local stamps and 80 foreign stamps. She gave 40% 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
= 40% x 90
=
40100 x 90
= 36
Number of foreign stamps given to Fred
= 15% x 80
=
15100 x 80
= 12
Number of stamps received by Fred
= 36 + 12
= 48
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
3648 x 100%
= 75%
Answer(s): (a) 48; (b) 75%