Mr Goh had 393 kg of curry powder. He sold 30 kg of it and packed the remaining curry powder into boxes of 5 kg each.
- How many of such boxes did he get?
- How much curry powder was left over?
(a)
Remaining amount of curry powder left after selling
= 393 - 30
= 363 kg
Number of boxes that Mr Goh got
= 363 ÷ 5
= 72 r 3
(b)
Amount of curry powder that was left
= 3 kg
Answer(s): (a) 72; (b)3 kg