Dylan bought 5
w containers of pomegranates. Each container had 26 pomegranates. He gave away 65 pomegranates to his niece.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and w = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 26 x 5
w = 130
w Number of pomegranates left
= 130
w - 65
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 130
w - 65
= (130 x 8) - 65
= 1040 - 65
= 975
Total amount received from the sale
= 975 x 50
= 48750¢
$1 = 100¢
48750¢ = 48750 ÷ 100 = $487.50
Answer(s): (a) 130
w - 65; (b) $487.50