Tim bought 6
s boxes of mangosteens. Each box had 37 mangosteens. He gave away 66 mangosteens to his neighbour.
- How many mangosteens had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 43¢ each and s = 8, how much money did he receive from the mangosteens sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of mangosteens
= 37 x 6
s = 222
s Number of mangosteens left
= 222
s - 66
(b)
Total mangosteens left
= 222
s - 66
= (222 x 8) - 66
= 1776 - 66
= 1710
Total amount received from the sale
= 1710 x 43
= 73530¢
$1 = 100¢
73530¢ = 73530 ÷ 100 = $735.30
Answer(s): (a) 222
s - 66; (b) $735.30