Raeann collected 80 foreign stamps and 40 local stamps. She gave 40% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Flynn.
- How many stamps did Flynn receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Flynn received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 40% x 80
=
40100 x 80
= 32
Number of local stamps given to Flynn
= 20% x 40
=
20100 x 40
= 8
Number of stamps received by Flynn
= 32 + 8
= 40
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
3240 x 100%
= 80%
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) 80%