Archie bought 8
k containers of starfruits. Each container had 30 starfruits. He gave away 69 starfruits to his uncle.
- How many starfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 40¢ each and k = 8, how much money did he receive from the starfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of starfruits
= 30 x 8
k = 240
k Number of starfruits left
= 240
k - 69
(b)
Total starfruits left
= 240
k - 69
= (240 x 8) - 69
= 1920 - 69
= 1851
Total amount received from the sale
= 1851 x 40
= 74040¢
$1 = 100¢
74040¢ = 74040 ÷ 100 = $740.40
Answer(s): (a) 240
k - 69; (b) $740.40