Reggie bought 8
p boxes of pomegranates. Each box had 27 pomegranates. He gave away 68 pomegranates to his cousin.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 42¢ each and p = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 27 x 8
p = 216
p Number of pomegranates left
= 216
p - 68
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 216
p - 68
= (216 x 8) - 68
= 1728 - 68
= 1660
Total amount received from the sale
= 1660 x 42
= 69720¢
$1 = 100¢
69720¢ = 69720 ÷ 100 = $697.20
Answer(s): (a) 216
p - 68; (b) $697.20