Bobby bought 8
w boxes of starfruits. Each box had 21 starfruits. He gave away 63 starfruits to his father.
- How many starfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 40¢ each and w = 8, how much money did he receive from the starfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of starfruits
= 21 x 8
w = 168
w Number of starfruits left
= 168
w - 63
(b)
Total starfruits left
= 168
w - 63
= (168 x 8) - 63
= 1344 - 63
= 1281
Total amount received from the sale
= 1281 x 40
= 51240¢
$1 = 100¢
51240¢ = 51240 ÷ 100 = $512.40
Answer(s): (a) 168
w - 63; (b) $512.40