Cindy collected 160 foreign stamps and 60 local stamps. She gave 55% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Ahmad.
- How many stamps did Ahmad receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Ahmad received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 55% x 160
=
55100 x 160
= 88
Number of local stamps given to Ahmad
= 20% x 60
=
20100 x 60
= 12
Number of stamps received by Ahmad
= 88 + 12
= 100
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
88100 x 100%
= 88%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 88%