Fanny collected 80 local stamps and 80 foreign stamps. She gave 40% of the local stamps and 10% of the foreign stamps to Andy.
- How many stamps did Andy receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Andy received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 40% x 80
=
40100 x 80
= 32
Number of foreign stamps given to Andy
= 10% x 80
=
10100 x 80
= 8
Number of stamps received by Andy
= 32 + 8
= 40
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
3240 x 100%
= 80%
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) 80%