A store owner started the day with 840 oranges. He sold
710 of the oranges and gave
13 of the remainder away. He placed the rest into boxes of 42. How many boxes would he need?
| Sold |
Remainder |
Total |
| 7 u |
3 u |
10 u |
| |
Gave away |
Rest |
|
| 7 u |
1 u |
2 u |
10 u |
Total number of oranges = 10 u
10 u = 840
1 u = 840 ÷ 10 = 84
Number of oranges that were left
= 2 u
= 2 x 84
= 168
Number of boxes that the store owner would need
= 168 ÷ 42
= 4
Answer(s): 4
