Xavier bought 5
w containers of mangosteens. Each container had 32 mangosteens. He gave away 75 mangosteens to his niece.
- How many mangosteens had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 42¢ each and w = 8, how much money did he receive from the mangosteens sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of mangosteens
= 32 x 5
w = 160
w Number of mangosteens left
= 160
w - 75
(b)
Total mangosteens left
= 160
w - 75
= (160 x 8) - 75
= 1280 - 75
= 1205
Total amount received from the sale
= 1205 x 42
= 50610¢
$1 = 100¢
50610¢ = 50610 ÷ 100 = $506.10
Answer(s): (a) 160
w - 75; (b) $506.10