Howard bought 5
e boxes of starfruits. Each box had 23 starfruits. He gave away 75 starfruits to his neighbour.
- How many starfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 42¢ each and e = 8, how much money did he receive from the starfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of starfruits
= 23 x 5
e = 115
e Number of starfruits left
= 115
e - 75
(b)
Total starfruits left
= 115
e - 75
= (115 x 8) - 75
= 920 - 75
= 845
Total amount received from the sale
= 845 x 42
= 35490¢
$1 = 100¢
35490¢ = 35490 ÷ 100 = $354.90
Answer(s): (a) 115
e - 75; (b) $354.90