A grocer started the day with 840 persimmons. He sold
27 of the persimmons and gave
15 of the remainder away. He placed the rest into boxes of 30. 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 = 840
1 u = 840 ÷ 7 = 120
Number of persimmons that were left
= 4 u
= 4 x 120
= 480
Number of boxes that the grocer would need
= 480 ÷ 30
= 16
Answer(s): 16