Andy bought 8
s boxes of grapefruits. Each box had 28 grapefruits. He gave away 63 grapefruits to his best friend.
- How many grapefruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and s = 8, how much money did he receive from the grapefruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of grapefruits
= 28 x 8
s = 224
s Number of grapefruits left
= 224
s - 63
(b)
Total grapefruits left
= 224
s - 63
= (224 x 8) - 63
= 1792 - 63
= 1729
Total amount received from the sale
= 1729 x 50
= 86450¢
$1 = 100¢
86450¢ = 86450 ÷ 100 = $864.50
Answer(s): (a) 224
s - 63; (b) $864.50