Pieces of Eight

Chitti has a piratical problem for you.

There was a chest of 1000 gold Doubloons discovered in a pirate's treasure cave.  The pirates who found it wanted to know the value of their prize. Here is what they know so far:

8 Réals are worth one Piece of Eight.

2 Pieces of Eight are worth one Escudo

8 Escudos are worth one gold Doubloon.

1. How many Réals are there in one gold Doubloon?

2. What is the value of the entire treasure chest in Réals?

Your Name:
Include your email address if you would like a response to your work:

1. How many Réals are there in one gold Doubloon?

2. What is the value of the entire treasure chest in Réals?

Here's who has answered so far:

Chitti R.        Giorgio Y.       Ghost

Barnacle Joe                 Kyla & Alanna

Cory         Granny G-H      Hailey B.

Karan S.        Kelly D.

  

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