Elyse collected 160 local stamps and 40 foreign stamps. She gave 45% of the local stamps and 20% 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 160
=
45100 x 160
= 72
Number of foreign stamps given to Cody
= 20% x 40
=
20100 x 40
= 8
Number of stamps received by Cody
= 72 + 8
= 80
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
7280 x 100%
= 90%
Answer(s): (a) 80; (b) 90%