George bought 4
b containers of dragonfruits. Each container had 39 dragonfruits. He gave away 63 dragonfruits to his uncle.
- How many dragonfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 48¢ each and b = 8, how much money did he receive from the dragonfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of dragonfruits
= 39 x 4
b = 156
b Number of dragonfruits left
= 156
b - 63
(b)
Total dragonfruits left
= 156
b - 63
= (156 x 8) - 63
= 1248 - 63
= 1185
Total amount received from the sale
= 1185 x 48
= 56880¢
$1 = 100¢
56880¢ = 56880 ÷ 100 = $568.80
Answer(s): (a) 156
b - 63; (b) $568.80