Vincent bought 4
p containers of pomegranates. Each container had 38 pomegranates. He gave away 73 pomegranates to his auntie.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and p = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 38 x 4
p = 152
p Number of pomegranates left
= 152
p - 73
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 152
p - 73
= (152 x 8) - 73
= 1216 - 73
= 1143
Total amount received from the sale
= 1143 x 50
= 57150¢
$1 = 100¢
57150¢ = 57150 ÷ 100 = $571.50
Answer(s): (a) 152
p - 73; (b) $571.50