Shiyun collected 240 local stamps and 120 foreign stamps. She gave 45% of the local stamps and 10% of the foreign stamps to Cody.
- How many stamps did Cody receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Cody received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 45% x 240
=
45100 x 240
= 108
Number of foreign stamps given to Cody
= 10% x 120
=
10100 x 120
= 12
Number of stamps received by Cody
= 108 + 12
= 120
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
108120 x 100%
= 90%
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 90%