Asher bought 6
s boxes of dragonfruits. Each box had 27 dragonfruits. He gave away 61 dragonfruits to his nephew.
- How many dragonfruits had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 44¢ each and s = 8, how much money did he receive from the dragonfruits sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of dragonfruits
= 27 x 6
s = 162
s Number of dragonfruits left
= 162
s - 61
(b)
Total dragonfruits left
= 162
s - 61
= (162 x 8) - 61
= 1296 - 61
= 1235
Total amount received from the sale
= 1235 x 44
= 54340¢
$1 = 100¢
54340¢ = 54340 ÷ 100 = $543.40
Answer(s): (a) 162
s - 61; (b) $543.40