Linda had 679 mangosteens. After giving away 298 mangosteens, she packed the remaining mangosteens in bags of 3.
- How many bags of mangosteens did she pack?
- She sold each bag of mangosteens for $3. How much did she receive from the sales of the mangosteens?
(a)
Number of remaining mangosteens
= 679 - 298
= 381
Number of bags that Linda packed
= 381 ÷ 3
= 127
(b)
Amount that Linda collected from the sales of the mangosteens
= 127 x 3
= $381
Answer(s): (a) 127; (b) $381