Wesley bought 7
t boxes of grapefruits. Each box had 27 grapefruits. He gave away 72 grapefruits to his cousin.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 43¢ each and t = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 27 x 7
t = 189
t Number of grapefruits left
= 189
t - 72
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 189
t - 72
= (189 x 8) - 72
= 1512 - 72
= 1440
Total amount received from the sale
= 1440 x 43
= 61920¢
$1 = 100¢
61920¢ = 61920 ÷ 100 = $619.20
Answer(s): (a) 189
t - 72; (b) $619.20