Jean collected 80 foreign stamps and 40 local stamps. She gave 60% of the foreign stamps and 5% of the local stamps to Perry.
- How many stamps did Perry receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Perry received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 60% x 80
=
60100 x 80
= 48
Number of local stamps given to Perry
= 5% x 40
=
5100 x 40
= 2
Number of stamps received by Perry
= 48 + 2
= 50
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
4850 x 100%
= 96%
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 96%