Linda collected 150 foreign stamps and 100 local stamps. She gave 40% of the foreign stamps and 20% 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
= 40% x 150
=
40100 x 150
= 60
Number of local stamps given to Sean
= 20% x 100
=
20100 x 100
= 20
Number of stamps received by Sean
= 60 + 20
= 80
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
6080 x 100%
= 75%
Answer(s): (a) 80; (b) 75%