Shiyun collected 230 foreign stamps and 60 local stamps. She gave 60% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Wesley.
- How many stamps did Wesley receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Wesley received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 60% x 230
=
60100 x 230
= 138
Number of local stamps given to Wesley
= 20% x 60
=
20100 x 60
= 12
Number of stamps received by Wesley
= 138 + 12
= 150
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
138150 x 100%
= 92%
Answer(s): (a) 150; (b) 92%