Will bought 8
y containers of persimmons. Each container had 27 persimmons. He gave away 63 persimmons to his friend.
- How many persimmons had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 48¢ each and y = 8, how much money did he receive from the persimmons sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of persimmons
= 27 x 8
y = 216
y Number of persimmons left
= 216
y - 63
(b)
Total persimmons left
= 216
y - 63
= (216 x 8) - 63
= 1728 - 63
= 1665
Total amount received from the sale
= 1665 x 48
= 79920¢
$1 = 100¢
79920¢ = 79920 ÷ 100 = $799.20
Answer(s): (a) 216
y - 63; (b) $799.20