Question 23 of 60intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical3 marks

They pack the remaining coconuts for drying and extracting oil. They can pack 25 coconuts in each bag. How many bags will they need to pack the remaining coconuts?

Correct Answer

Given: Total coconuts = 1117 Coconuts sold = 582

Step 1: Find remaining coconuts. Remaining coconuts = 1117 - 582 = 535

Step 2: Calculate bags needed. 535 ÷ 25 = 21 remainder 10

Step 3: Determine total bags. 21 full bags hold 525 coconuts. 1 more bag is needed for the remaining 10 coconuts. Total bags = 21 + 1 = 22 bags

Answer: They need 22 bags to pack the remaining coconuts.

Exercise: Susie's Farm in Kerala | Q: 2 | (Chapter: Page 7)
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Explanation

First, find the remaining coconuts: 1117 - 582 = 535. Then divide by 25: 535 ÷ 25 = 21 with remainder 10. So they need 21 full bags for 525 coconuts and 1 more bag for the remaining 10 coconuts. Total = 22 bags.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Total coconuts = 1117

  2. Step 2: Coconuts sold = 582

  3. Step 3: Remaining coconuts = 1117 - 582 = 535

  4. Step 4: Bags needed = 535 ÷ 25 = 21 remainder 10

  5. Step 5: 21 full bags hold 525 coconuts, 1 more bag for 10 remaining

  6. Step 6: Total bags = 21 + 1 = 22 bags