Xylium collected 190 foreign stamps and 120 local stamps. She gave 60% of the foreign stamps and 5% of the local stamps to Xavier.
- How many stamps did Xavier receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Xavier received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 60% x 190
=
60100 x 190
= 114
Number of local stamps given to Xavier
= 5% x 120
=
5100 x 120
= 6
Number of stamps received by Xavier
= 114 + 6
= 120
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
114120 x 100%
= 95%
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 95%