Paul bought 9
e containers of pomegranates. Each container had 36 pomegranates. He gave away 62 pomegranates to his uncle.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 44¢ each and e = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 36 x 9
e = 324
e Number of pomegranates left
= 324
e - 62
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 324
e - 62
= (324 x 8) - 62
= 2592 - 62
= 2530
Total amount received from the sale
= 2530 x 44
= 111320¢
$1 = 100¢
111320¢ = 111320 ÷ 100 = $1113.20
Answer(s): (a) 324
e - 62; (b) $1113.20