Question

A farmer collected 12 dozen eggs from her chickens. She sold 5/ of the eggs at the farmer's market, and gave the rest to friends and neighbors. How many dozens did the farmer give away? How many eggs did she give away? She sold each dozen for $4.50. How much did she earn from the eggs she sold?

Answer 1

If that is supposed to say she sold 5 DOZEN eggs at the farmer's market then The farmer gave away 7 dozen eggs which would be 84 eggs. She earned $22.50

Explanation:

12 dozen - 5 dozen = 7 dozen

7 dozen x 12 = 84 eggs

5 dozen x 4.50 = $22.50