Pamela collected 240 local stamps and 120 foreign stamps. She gave 40% of the local stamps and 20% of the foreign stamps to Elijah.
- How many stamps did Elijah receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Elijah received were local stamps?
(a)
Number of local stamps given
= 40% x 240
=
40100 x 240
= 96
Number of foreign stamps given to Elijah
= 20% x 120
=
20100 x 120
= 24
Number of stamps received by Elijah
= 96 + 24
= 120
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were local stamps
=
96120 x 100%
= 80%
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 80%