Peter bought 10
p boxes of pomegranates. Each box had 34 pomegranates. He gave away 65 pomegranates to his niece.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 48¢ each and p = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 34 x 10
p = 340
p Number of pomegranates left
= 340
p - 65
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 340
p - 65
= (340 x 8) - 65
= 2720 - 65
= 2655
Total amount received from the sale
= 2655 x 48
= 127440¢
$1 = 100¢
127440¢ = 127440 ÷ 100 = $1274.40
Answer(s): (a) 340
p - 65; (b) $1274.40