Ethan bought 7
f boxes of pomegranates. Each box had 25 pomegranates. He gave away 69 pomegranates to his mother.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and f = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 25 x 7
f = 175
f Number of pomegranates left
= 175
f - 69
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 175
f - 69
= (175 x 8) - 69
= 1400 - 69
= 1331
Total amount received from the sale
= 1331 x 50
= 66550¢
$1 = 100¢
66550¢ = 66550 ÷ 100 = $665.50
Answer(s): (a) 175
f - 69; (b) $665.50