Ivory collected 240 foreign stamps and 80 local stamps. She gave 60% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Mark.
- How many stamps did Mark receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Mark received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 60% x 240
=
60100 x 240
= 144
Number of local stamps given to Mark
= 20% x 80
=
20100 x 80
= 16
Number of stamps received by Mark
= 144 + 16
= 160
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
144160 x 100%
= 90%
Answer(s): (a) 160; (b) 90%