Wendy collected 160 foreign stamps and 80 local stamps. She gave 45% of the foreign stamps and 10% of the local stamps to George.
- How many stamps did George receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that George received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 45% x 160
=
45100 x 160
= 72
Number of local stamps given to George
= 10% x 80
=
10100 x 80
= 8
Number of stamps received by George
= 72 + 8
= 80
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
7280 x 100%
= 90%
Answer(s): (a) 80; (b) 90%