Harry bought 10
w boxes of persimmons. Each box had 39 persimmons. He gave away 75 persimmons to his uncle.
- How many persimmons had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 44¢ each and w = 8, how much money did he receive from the persimmons sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of persimmons
= 39 x 10
w = 390
w Number of persimmons left
= 390
w - 75
(b)
Total persimmons left
= 390
w - 75
= (390 x 8) - 75
= 3120 - 75
= 3045
Total amount received from the sale
= 3045 x 44
= 133980¢
$1 = 100¢
133980¢ = 133980 ÷ 100 = $1339.80
Answer(s): (a) 390
w - 75; (b) $1339.80