Japheth bought 7
y boxes of starfruits. Each box had 30 starfruits. He gave away 61 starfruits to his niece.
- How many starfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and y = 8, how much money did he receive from the starfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of starfruits
= 30 x 7
y = 210
y Number of starfruits left
= 210
y - 61
(b)
Total starfruits left
= 210
y - 61
= (210 x 8) - 61
= 1680 - 61
= 1619
Total amount received from the sale
= 1619 x 50
= 80950¢
$1 = 100¢
80950¢ = 80950 ÷ 100 = $809.50
Answer(s): (a) 210
y - 61; (b) $809.50