Luke bought 4
n containers of dragonfruits. Each container had 29 dragonfruits. He gave away 67 dragonfruits to his father.
- How many dragonfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and n = 8, how much money did he receive from the dragonfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of dragonfruits
= 29 x 4
n = 116
n Number of dragonfruits left
= 116
n - 67
(b)
Total dragonfruits left
= 116
n - 67
= (116 x 8) - 67
= 928 - 67
= 861
Total amount received from the sale
= 861 x 50
= 43050¢
$1 = 100¢
43050¢ = 43050 ÷ 100 = $430.50
Answer(s): (a) 116
n - 67; (b) $430.50