Valen bought 10
p containers of grapefruits. Each container had 25 grapefruits. He gave away 60 grapefruits to his uncle.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 43¢ each and p = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 25 x 10
p = 250
p Number of grapefruits left
= 250
p - 60
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 250
p - 60
= (250 x 8) - 60
= 2000 - 60
= 1940
Total amount received from the sale
= 1940 x 43
= 83420¢
$1 = 100¢
83420¢ = 83420 ÷ 100 = $834.20
Answer(s): (a) 250
p - 60; (b) $834.20