A stallholder started the day with 490 persimmons. He sold
27 of the persimmons and gave
15 of the remainder away. He placed the rest into boxes of 35. How many boxes would he need?
| Sold |
Remainder |
Total |
| 2 u |
5 u |
7 u |
| |
Gave away |
Rest |
|
| 2 u |
1 u |
4 u |
7 u |
Total number of persimmons = 7 u
7 u = 490
1 u = 490 ÷ 7 = 70
Number of persimmons that were left
= 4 u
= 4 x 70
= 280
Number of boxes that the stallholder would need
= 280 ÷ 35
= 8
Answer(s): 8
