Ryan bought 5
m containers of pomegranates. Each container had 31 pomegranates. He gave away 62 pomegranates to his father.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 45¢ each and m = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 31 x 5
m = 155
m Number of pomegranates left
= 155
m - 62
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 155
m - 62
= (155 x 8) - 62
= 1240 - 62
= 1178
Total amount received from the sale
= 1178 x 45
= 53010¢
$1 = 100¢
53010¢ = 53010 ÷ 100 = $530.10
Answer(s): (a) 155
m - 62; (b) $530.10