Vincent bought 9
p containers of grapefruits. Each container had 24 grapefruits. He gave away 68 grapefruits to his mother.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 47¢ each and p = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 24 x 9
p = 216
p Number of grapefruits left
= 216
p - 68
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 216
p - 68
= (216 x 8) - 68
= 1728 - 68
= 1660
Total amount received from the sale
= 1660 x 47
= 78020¢
$1 = 100¢
78020¢ = 78020 ÷ 100 = $780.20
Answer(s): (a) 216
p - 68; (b) $780.20