Simon bought 4
i boxes of grapefruits. Each box had 29 grapefruits. He gave away 72 grapefruits to his uncle.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 40¢ each and i = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 29 x 4
i = 116
i Number of grapefruits left
= 116
i - 72
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 116
i - 72
= (116 x 8) - 72
= 928 - 72
= 856
Total amount received from the sale
= 856 x 40
= 34240¢
$1 = 100¢
34240¢ = 34240 ÷ 100 = $342.40
Answer(s): (a) 116
i - 72; (b) $342.40