Mary had 484 mangosteens. After giving away 145 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 $2. How much did she receive from the sales of the mangosteens?
(a)
Number of remaining mangosteens
= 484 - 145
= 339
Number of bags that Mary packed
= 339 ÷ 3
= 113
(b)
Amount that Mary collected from the sales of the mangosteens
= 113 x 2
= $226
Answer(s): (a) 113; (b) $226