Luke bought 6
k containers of persimmons. Each container had 21 persimmons. He gave away 71 persimmons to his friend.
- How many persimmons had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 40¢ each and k = 8, how much money did he receive from the persimmons sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of persimmons
= 21 x 6
k = 126
k Number of persimmons left
= 126
k - 71
(b)
Total persimmons left
= 126
k - 71
= (126 x 8) - 71
= 1008 - 71
= 937
Total amount received from the sale
= 937 x 40
= 37480¢
$1 = 100¢
37480¢ = 37480 ÷ 100 = $374.80
Answer(s): (a) 126
k - 71; (b) $374.80