Natalie had 1044 pears. After giving away 294 pears, she packed the remaining pears in bags of 6.
- How many bags of pears did she pack?
- She sold each bag of pears for $5. How much did she receive from the sales of the pears?
(a)
Number of remaining pears
= 1044 - 294
= 750
Number of bags that Natalie packed
= 750 ÷ 6
= 125
(b)
Amount that Natalie collected from the sales of the pears
= 125 x 5
= $625
Answer(s): (a) 125; (b) $625