Fabian bought 5
a boxes of starfruits. Each box had 21 starfruits. He gave away 70 starfruits to his nephew.
- How many starfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 45¢ each and a = 8, how much money did he receive from the starfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of starfruits
= 21 x 5
a = 105
a Number of starfruits left
= 105
a - 70
(b)
Total starfruits left
= 105
a - 70
= (105 x 8) - 70
= 840 - 70
= 770
Total amount received from the sale
= 770 x 45
= 34650¢
$1 = 100¢
34650¢ = 34650 ÷ 100 = $346.50
Answer(s): (a) 105
a - 70; (b) $346.50