Harry bought 4
z containers of mangosteens. Each container had 38 mangosteens. He gave away 71 mangosteens to his best friend.
- How many mangosteens had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 42¢ each and z = 8, how much money did he receive from the mangosteens sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of mangosteens
= 38 x 4
z = 152
z Number of mangosteens left
= 152
z - 71
(b)
Total mangosteens left
= 152
z - 71
= (152 x 8) - 71
= 1216 - 71
= 1145
Total amount received from the sale
= 1145 x 42
= 48090¢
$1 = 100¢
48090¢ = 48090 ÷ 100 = $480.90
Answer(s): (a) 152
z - 71; (b) $480.90