Zara collected 90 local stamps and 120 foreign stamps. She gave 40% of the local stamps and 10% of the foreign stamps to Dylan.
- How many stamps did Dylan receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Dylan received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 40% x 90
=
40100 x 90
= 36
Number of foreign stamps given to Dylan
= 10% x 120
=
10100 x 120
= 12
Number of stamps received by Dylan
= 36 + 12
= 48
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
3648 x 100%
= 75%
Answer(s): (a) 48; (b) 75%