Paul bought 9
t boxes of pomegranates. Each box had 40 pomegranates. He gave away 67 pomegranates to his uncle.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and t = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 40 x 9
t = 360
t Number of pomegranates left
= 360
t - 67
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 360
t - 67
= (360 x 8) - 67
= 2880 - 67
= 2813
Total amount received from the sale
= 2813 x 50
= 140650¢
$1 = 100¢
140650¢ = 140650 ÷ 100 = $1406.50
Answer(s): (a) 360
t - 67; (b) $1406.50