Gabriel bought 7
h boxes of starfruits. Each box had 35 starfruits. He gave away 65 starfruits to his friend.
- How many starfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and h = 8, how much money did he receive from the starfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of starfruits
= 35 x 7
h = 245
h Number of starfruits left
= 245
h - 65
(b)
Total starfruits left
= 245
h - 65
= (245 x 8) - 65
= 1960 - 65
= 1895
Total amount received from the sale
= 1895 x 50
= 94750¢
$1 = 100¢
94750¢ = 94750 ÷ 100 = $947.50
Answer(s): (a) 245
h - 65; (b) $947.50