Wesley bought 6
e boxes of starfruits. Each box had 21 starfruits. He gave away 65 starfruits to his mother.
- How many starfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and e = 8, how much money did he receive from the starfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of starfruits
= 21 x 6
e = 126
e Number of starfruits left
= 126
e - 65
(b)
Total starfruits left
= 126
e - 65
= (126 x 8) - 65
= 1008 - 65
= 943
Total amount received from the sale
= 943 x 50
= 47150¢
$1 = 100¢
47150¢ = 47150 ÷ 100 = $471.50
Answer(s): (a) 126
e - 65; (b) $471.50