Irene had 1366 mangosteens. After giving away 198 mangosteens, she packed the remaining mangosteens in bags of 8.
- How many bags of mangosteens did she pack?
- She sold each bag of mangosteens for $5. How much did she receive from the sales of the mangosteens?
(a)
Number of remaining mangosteens
= 1366 - 198
= 1168
Number of bags that Irene packed
= 1168 ÷ 8
= 146
(b)
Amount that Irene collected from the sales of the mangosteens
= 146 x 5
= $730
Answer(s): (a) 146; (b) $730