Jean collected 220 foreign stamps and 110 local stamps. She gave 40% of the foreign stamps and 20% of the local stamps to Bobby.
- How many stamps did Bobby receive in all?
- What percentage of the stamps that Bobby received were foreign stamps?
(a)
Number of foreign stamps given
= 40% x 220
=
40100 x 220
= 88
Number of local stamps given to Bobby
= 20% x 110
=
20100 x 110
= 22
Number of stamps received by Bobby
= 88 + 22
= 110
(b)
Percentage of stamps received that were foreign stamps
=
88110 x 100%
= 80%
Answer(s): (a) 110; (b) 80%