Tim bought 9
s containers of starfruits. Each container had 24 starfruits. He gave away 63 starfruits to his nephew.
- How many starfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 42¢ each and s = 8, how much money did he receive from the starfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of starfruits
= 24 x 9
s = 216
s Number of starfruits left
= 216
s - 63
(b)
Total starfruits left
= 216
s - 63
= (216 x 8) - 63
= 1728 - 63
= 1665
Total amount received from the sale
= 1665 x 42
= 69930¢
$1 = 100¢
69930¢ = 69930 ÷ 100 = $699.30
Answer(s): (a) 216
s - 63; (b) $699.30