Mary collected 140 foreign stamps and 70 local stamps. She gave 45% of the foreign stamps and 10% of the local stamps to Sean.
- How many stamps did Sean receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Sean received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 45% x 140
=
45100 x 140
= 63
Number of local stamps given to Sean
= 10% x 70
=
10100 x 70
= 7
Number of stamps received by Sean
= 63 + 7
= 70
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
6370 x 100%
= 90%
Answer(s): (a) 70; (b) 90%