Monica grows coconuts and catches fish.Last year she harvested 1500 coconuts and 600 fish.She values one fish as having a worth of three coconuts.She gave Rachel 300 coconuts and 100 fish for helping her to harvest coconuts and catch fish,all of which were consumed by Rachel.In terms of fish,Monica's income would equal

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Monica originally had 1500 coconuts and 600 fish. She values one fish as three coconuts, so the 300 coconuts she gave to Rachel are equivalent to 100 fish (since 300 coconuts / 3 coconuts per fish = 100 fish). Therefore, Monica gave Rachel a total equivalent of 200 fish (100 fish + the equivalent of 100 fish in coconuts). Subtracting this from her original total of 600 fish, Monica's income in terms of fish is 600 - 200 = 400 fish. However, we also need to convert the remaining 1200 coconuts into their fish equivalent: 1200 coconuts / 3 = 400 fish. Adding this to the 400 fish, Monica's total income in terms of fish is 800 fish, which is not an option provided, indicating a need for reevaluation of the calculation.Correcting the oversight: Monica's original equivalent in fish is 600 fish + (1500 coconuts / 3 coconuts per fish = 500 fish), totaling 1100 fish. After giving Rachel 300 coconuts and 100 fish, Monica gives away 100 fish + (300 coconuts / 3 = 100 fish), totaling 200 fish. Therefore, Monica's income in terms of fish would be 1100 fish - 200 fish = 900 fish.

Monica Grows Coconuts and Catches Fish