Harry bought 9
n boxes of pomegranates. Each box had 32 pomegranates. He gave away 73 pomegranates to his nephew.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and n = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 32 x 9
n = 288
n Number of pomegranates left
= 288
n - 73
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 288
n - 73
= (288 x 8) - 73
= 2304 - 73
= 2231
Total amount received from the sale
= 2231 x 50
= 111550¢
$1 = 100¢
111550¢ = 111550 ÷ 100 = $1115.50
Answer(s): (a) 288
n - 73; (b) $1115.50