Vaidev bought 8
k boxes of grapefruits. Each box had 29 grapefruits. He gave away 74 grapefruits to his niece.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 40¢ each and k = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 29 x 8
k = 232
k Number of grapefruits left
= 232
k - 74
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 232
k - 74
= (232 x 8) - 74
= 1856 - 74
= 1782
Total amount received from the sale
= 1782 x 40
= 71280¢
$1 = 100¢
71280¢ = 71280 ÷ 100 = $712.80
Answer(s): (a) 232
k - 74; (b) $712.80