Billy bought 8
r containers of pomegranates. Each container had 20 pomegranates. He gave away 64 pomegranates to his niece.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 45¢ each and r = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 20 x 8
r = 160
r Number of pomegranates left
= 160
r - 64
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 160
r - 64
= (160 x 8) - 64
= 1280 - 64
= 1216
Total amount received from the sale
= 1216 x 45
= 54720¢
$1 = 100¢
54720¢ = 54720 ÷ 100 = $547.20
Answer(s): (a) 160
r - 64; (b) $547.20