Bryan bought 9
z containers of pomegranates. Each container had 25 pomegranates. He gave away 65 pomegranates to his best friend.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 48¢ each and z = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 25 x 9
z = 225
z Number of pomegranates left
= 225
z - 65
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 225
z - 65
= (225 x 8) - 65
= 1800 - 65
= 1735
Total amount received from the sale
= 1735 x 48
= 83280¢
$1 = 100¢
83280¢ = 83280 ÷ 100 = $832.80
Answer(s): (a) 225
z - 65; (b) $832.80