Hazel had 650 pomegranates. After giving away 194 pomegranates, she packed the remaining pomegranates in bags of 4.
- How many bags of pomegranates did she pack?
- She sold each bag of pomegranates for $3. How much did she receive from the sales of the pomegranates?
(a)
Number of remaining pomegranates
= 650 - 194
= 456
Number of bags that Hazel packed
= 456 ÷ 4
= 114
(b)
Amount that Hazel collected from the sales of the pomegranates
= 114 x 3
= $342
Answer(s): (a) 114; (b) $342