Simon bought 5
v containers of mangosteens. Each container had 38 mangosteens. He gave away 61 mangosteens to his auntie.
- How many mangosteens had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and v = 8, how much money did he receive from the mangosteens sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of mangosteens
= 38 x 5
v = 190
v Number of mangosteens left
= 190
v - 61
(b)
Total mangosteens left
= 190
v - 61
= (190 x 8) - 61
= 1520 - 61
= 1459
Total amount received from the sale
= 1459 x 50
= 72950¢
$1 = 100¢
72950¢ = 72950 ÷ 100 = $729.50
Answer(s): (a) 190
v - 61; (b) $729.50