Vanessa collected 180 local stamps and 60 foreign stamps. She gave 60% of the local stamps and 20% of the foreign stamps to Liam.
- How many stamps did Liam receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Liam received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 60% x 180
=
60100 x 180
= 108
Number of foreign stamps given to Liam
= 20% x 60
=
20100 x 60
= 12
Number of stamps received by Liam
= 108 + 12
= 120
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
108120 x 100%
= 90%
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 90%