Charlie bought 9
d boxes of mangosteens. Each box had 34 mangosteens. He gave away 60 mangosteens to his cousin.
- How many mangosteens had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 45¢ each and d = 8, how much money did he receive from the mangosteens sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of mangosteens
= 34 x 9
d = 306
d Number of mangosteens left
= 306
d - 60
(b)
Total mangosteens left
= 306
d - 60
= (306 x 8) - 60
= 2448 - 60
= 2388
Total amount received from the sale
= 2388 x 45
= 107460¢
$1 = 100¢
107460¢ = 107460 ÷ 100 = $1074.60
Answer(s): (a) 306
d - 60; (b) $1074.60