Archie bought 8
w containers of grapefruits. Each container had 39 grapefruits. He gave away 61 grapefruits to his buddy.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 48¢ each and w = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 39 x 8
w = 312
w Number of grapefruits left
= 312
w - 61
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 312
w - 61
= (312 x 8) - 61
= 2496 - 61
= 2435
Total amount received from the sale
= 2435 x 48
= 116880¢
$1 = 100¢
116880¢ = 116880 ÷ 100 = $1168.80
Answer(s): (a) 312
w - 61; (b) $1168.80