A stallholder started the day with 390 mangosteens. He sold
710 of the mangosteens and gave
13 of the remainder away. He placed the rest into boxes of 39. 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 mangosteens = 10 u
10 u = 390
1 u = 390 ÷ 10 = 39
Number of mangosteens that were left
= 2 u
= 2 x 39
= 78
Number of boxes that the stallholder would need
= 78 ÷ 39
= 2
Answer(s): 2
