Lee bought 9
z containers of grapefruits. Each container had 26 grapefruits. He gave away 60 grapefruits to his cousin.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 40¢ each and z = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 26 x 9
z = 234
z Number of grapefruits left
= 234
z - 60
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 234
z - 60
= (234 x 8) - 60
= 1872 - 60
= 1812
Total amount received from the sale
= 1812 x 40
= 72480¢
$1 = 100¢
72480¢ = 72480 ÷ 100 = $724.80
Answer(s): (a) 234
z - 60; (b) $724.80