Jack bought 7
d boxes of starfruits. Each box had 33 starfruits. He gave away 71 starfruits to his father.
- How many starfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and d = 8, how much money did he receive from the starfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of starfruits
= 33 x 7
d = 231
d Number of starfruits left
= 231
d - 71
(b)
Total starfruits left
= 231
d - 71
= (231 x 8) - 71
= 1848 - 71
= 1777
Total amount received from the sale
= 1777 x 50
= 88850¢
$1 = 100¢
88850¢ = 88850 ÷ 100 = $888.50
Answer(s): (a) 231
d - 71; (b) $888.50