Zeph bought 6
n boxes of grapefruits. Each box had 25 grapefruits. He gave away 69 grapefruits to his nephew.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and n = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 25 x 6
n = 150
n Number of grapefruits left
= 150
n - 69
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 150
n - 69
= (150 x 8) - 69
= 1200 - 69
= 1131
Total amount received from the sale
= 1131 x 50
= 56550¢
$1 = 100¢
56550¢ = 56550 ÷ 100 = $565.50
Answer(s): (a) 150
n - 69; (b) $565.50