Ivory collected 120 foreign stamps and 40 local stamps. She gave 60% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Archie.
- How many stamps did Archie receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Archie received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 60% x 120
=
60100 x 120
= 72
Number of local stamps given to Archie
= 20% x 40
=
20100 x 40
= 8
Number of stamps received by Archie
= 72 + 8
= 80
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
7280 x 100%
= 90%
Answer(s): (a) 80; (b) 90%