Paul bought 9
n boxes of persimmons. Each box had 22 persimmons. He gave away 68 persimmons to his buddy.
- How many persimmons had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 45¢ each and n = 8, how much money did he receive from the persimmons sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of persimmons
= 22 x 9
n = 198
n Number of persimmons left
= 198
n - 68
(b)
Total persimmons left
= 198
n - 68
= (198 x 8) - 68
= 1584 - 68
= 1516
Total amount received from the sale
= 1516 x 45
= 68220¢
$1 = 100¢
68220¢ = 68220 ÷ 100 = $682.20
Answer(s): (a) 198
n - 68; (b) $682.20