Mark bought 5
d containers of grapefruits. Each container had 39 grapefruits. He gave away 65 grapefruits to his cousin.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 42¢ each and d = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 39 x 5
d = 195
d Number of grapefruits left
= 195
d - 65
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 195
d - 65
= (195 x 8) - 65
= 1560 - 65
= 1495
Total amount received from the sale
= 1495 x 42
= 62790¢
$1 = 100¢
62790¢ = 62790 ÷ 100 = $627.90
Answer(s): (a) 195
d - 65; (b) $627.90