Will bought 5
x containers of grapefruits. Each container had 30 grapefruits. He gave away 60 grapefruits to his neighbour.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 46¢ each and x = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 30 x 5
x = 150
x Number of grapefruits left
= 150
x - 60
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 150
x - 60
= (150 x 8) - 60
= 1200 - 60
= 1140
Total amount received from the sale
= 1140 x 46
= 52440¢
$1 = 100¢
52440¢ = 52440 ÷ 100 = $524.40
Answer(s): (a) 150
x - 60; (b) $524.40