George bought 4
j containers of persimmons. Each container had 36 persimmons. He gave away 62 persimmons to his best friend.
- How many persimmons had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 43¢ each and j = 8, how much money did he receive from the persimmons sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of persimmons
= 36 x 4
j = 144
j Number of persimmons left
= 144
j - 62
(b)
Total persimmons left
= 144
j - 62
= (144 x 8) - 62
= 1152 - 62
= 1090
Total amount received from the sale
= 1090 x 43
= 46870¢
$1 = 100¢
46870¢ = 46870 ÷ 100 = $468.70
Answer(s): (a) 144
j - 62; (b) $468.70