Asher bought 8
c containers of persimmons. Each container had 38 persimmons. He gave away 65 persimmons to his father.
- How many persimmons had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and c = 8, how much money did he receive from the persimmons sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of persimmons
= 38 x 8
c = 304
c Number of persimmons left
= 304
c - 65
(b)
Total persimmons left
= 304
c - 65
= (304 x 8) - 65
= 2432 - 65
= 2367
Total amount received from the sale
= 2367 x 50
= 118350¢
$1 = 100¢
118350¢ = 118350 ÷ 100 = $1183.50
Answer(s): (a) 304
c - 65; (b) $1183.50