Gillian collected 240 local stamps and 40 foreign stamps. She gave 40% of the local stamps and 10% of the foreign stamps to Henry.
- How many stamps did Henry receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Henry received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 40% x 240
=
40100 x 240
= 96
Number of foreign stamps given to Henry
= 10% x 40
=
10100 x 40
= 4
Number of stamps received by Henry
= 96 + 4
= 100
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
96100 x 100%
= 96%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 96%