Jenson bought 8
k containers of mangosteens. Each container had 28 mangosteens. He gave away 67 mangosteens to his nephew.
- How many mangosteens had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 42¢ each and k = 8, how much money did he receive from the mangosteens sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of mangosteens
= 28 x 8
k = 224
k Number of mangosteens left
= 224
k - 67
(b)
Total mangosteens left
= 224
k - 67
= (224 x 8) - 67
= 1792 - 67
= 1725
Total amount received from the sale
= 1725 x 42
= 72450¢
$1 = 100¢
72450¢ = 72450 ÷ 100 = $724.50
Answer(s): (a) 224
k - 67; (b) $724.50