PSLEMary had a collection of stamps from Brunei, Vietnam and Norway. She had 92 stamps from Brunei. 10% of her stamps were from Vietnam. She had 12 fewer stamps from Norway than from Vietnam.
- What was the total number of stamps in Mary's collection?
- Mary's aunt gave her some stamps from Vietnam. Her total collection increased by 20%. What percentage of her collection was from Vietnam after that?
(a)
Brunei |
Vietnam |
Norway |
Total |
92 |
10% |
10% - 12 |
100% |
|
+ 20% |
|
+ 20% |
|
30% |
|
120% |
Total number of stamps
= 10% + 10% - 12 + 92
= 20% + 80
100% = 20% + 80
100% - 20% = 80
80% = 80
1% = 80 ÷ 80 = 1
Total number of stamps in Mary's collection
= 100%
= 100 x 1
= 100
(b)
Old stamp collection = 100%
New stamp collection = 100% + 20% = 120%
Percentage of stamps from Vietnam
= 10% + 20%
= 30%
Percentage of her collection from Vietnam
=
30120 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 25%