Carl bought 8
e boxes of starfruits. Each box had 35 starfruits. He gave away 67 starfruits to his cousin.
- How many starfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 40¢ each and e = 8, how much money did he receive from the starfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of starfruits
= 35 x 8
e = 280
e Number of starfruits left
= 280
e - 67
(b)
Total starfruits left
= 280
e - 67
= (280 x 8) - 67
= 2240 - 67
= 2173
Total amount received from the sale
= 2173 x 40
= 86920¢
$1 = 100¢
86920¢ = 86920 ÷ 100 = $869.20
Answer(s): (a) 280
e - 67; (b) $869.20