Asher bought 9
t containers of persimmons. Each container had 20 persimmons. He gave away 65 persimmons to his neighbour.
- How many persimmons had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and t = 8, how much money did he receive from the persimmons sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of persimmons
= 20 x 9
t = 180
t Number of persimmons left
= 180
t - 65
(b)
Total persimmons left
= 180
t - 65
= (180 x 8) - 65
= 1440 - 65
= 1375
Total amount received from the sale
= 1375 x 50
= 68750¢
$1 = 100¢
68750¢ = 68750 ÷ 100 = $687.50
Answer(s): (a) 180
t - 65; (b) $687.50