Gabriel bought 10
r boxes of pomegranates. Each box had 36 pomegranates. He gave away 72 pomegranates to his auntie.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 40¢ each and r = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 36 x 10
r = 360
r Number of pomegranates left
= 360
r - 72
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 360
r - 72
= (360 x 8) - 72
= 2880 - 72
= 2808
Total amount received from the sale
= 2808 x 40
= 112320¢
$1 = 100¢
112320¢ = 112320 ÷ 100 = $1123.20
Answer(s): (a) 360
r - 72; (b) $1123.20