Gem had 100 kg of peppercorns. She packed the peppercorns equally into small boxes. Each box contained 2 kg of peppercorns. She sold each box for $7.20
- Gem sold all the boxes of peppercorns. How much did she collect from the sale?
- However, Gem would like to collect $260 from the sale. How much should she sell each 2 kg box of peppercorns for instead?
(a)
Number of boxes of peppercorns
= 100 ÷ 2
= 50
Amount that Gem collected
= 50 x 7.20
= $360
(b)
Price that Gem should sell each 2 kg box of peppercorns
= 260 ÷ 50
= $5.20
Answer(s): (a) $360; (b) $5.20