A store owner started the day with 840 mangosteens. He sold
25 of the mangosteens and gave
13 of the remainder away. He placed the rest into containers of 42. How many containers would he need?
| Sold |
Remainder |
Total |
| 2 u |
3 u |
5 u |
| |
Gave away |
Rest |
|
| 2 u |
1 u |
2 u |
5 u |
Total number of mangosteens = 5 u
5 u = 840
1 u = 840 ÷ 5 = 168
Number of mangosteens that were left
= 2 u
= 2 x 168
= 336
Number of containers that the store owner would need
= 336 ÷ 42
= 8
Answer(s): 8
