Min collected 90 local stamps and 40 foreign stamps. She gave 60% of the local stamps and 15% of the foreign stamps to Lui.
- How many stamps did Lui receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Lui received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 60% x 90
=
60100 x 90
= 54
Number of foreign stamps given to Lui
= 15% x 40
=
15100 x 40
= 6
Number of stamps received by Lui
= 54 + 6
= 60
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
5460 x 100%
= 90%
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 90%