Vincent bought 8
t boxes of grapefruits. Each box had 36 grapefruits. He gave away 66 grapefruits to his mother.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 45¢ each and t = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 36 x 8
t = 288
t Number of grapefruits left
= 288
t - 66
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 288
t - 66
= (288 x 8) - 66
= 2304 - 66
= 2238
Total amount received from the sale
= 2238 x 45
= 100710¢
$1 = 100¢
100710¢ = 100710 ÷ 100 = $1007.10
Answer(s): (a) 288
t - 66; (b) $1007.10