Luke bought 4
x containers of grapefruits. Each container had 34 grapefruits. He gave away 68 grapefruits to his father.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 46¢ each and x = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 34 x 4
x = 136
x Number of grapefruits left
= 136
x - 68
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 136
x - 68
= (136 x 8) - 68
= 1088 - 68
= 1020
Total amount received from the sale
= 1020 x 46
= 46920¢
$1 = 100¢
46920¢ = 46920 ÷ 100 = $469.20
Answer(s): (a) 136
x - 68; (b) $469.20