Jade collected 120 foreign stamps and 40 local stamps. She gave 45% of the foreign stamps and 15% of the local stamps to Pierre.
- How many stamps did Pierre receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Pierre received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 45% x 120
=
45100 x 120
= 54
Number of local stamps given to Pierre
= 15% x 40
=
15100 x 40
= 6
Number of stamps received by Pierre
= 54 + 6
= 60
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
5460 x 100%
= 90%
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 90%