Luke bought 8
m containers of pomegranates. Each container had 33 pomegranates. He gave away 62 pomegranates to his nephew.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 45¢ each and m = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 33 x 8
m = 264
m Number of pomegranates left
= 264
m - 62
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 264
m - 62
= (264 x 8) - 62
= 2112 - 62
= 2050
Total amount received from the sale
= 2050 x 45
= 92250¢
$1 = 100¢
92250¢ = 92250 ÷ 100 = $922.50
Answer(s): (a) 264
m - 62; (b) $922.50