Jack bought 8
v boxes of mangosteens. Each box had 24 mangosteens. He gave away 71 mangosteens to his niece.
- How many mangosteens had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 42¢ each and v = 8, how much money did he receive from the mangosteens sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of mangosteens
= 24 x 8
v = 192
v Number of mangosteens left
= 192
v - 71
(b)
Total mangosteens left
= 192
v - 71
= (192 x 8) - 71
= 1536 - 71
= 1465
Total amount received from the sale
= 1465 x 42
= 61530¢
$1 = 100¢
61530¢ = 61530 ÷ 100 = $615.30
Answer(s): (a) 192
v - 71; (b) $615.30