Roshel bought 4 kg of papayas at $
i per kg and 3 kg of tomatoes at $2
i per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of i.
- If i = 5, how much change did Mrs Roshel receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the papayas
= 4 x
i = $4
i Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 3 x 2
i = $6
i Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
i + 6
i = $10
i (b)
Amount that Mrs Roshel paid for the fruits
= 10
i = 10 x 5
= $50
Amount of change that Mrs Roshel received
= 100 - 50
= $50
Answer(s): (a) $10
i ; (b) $50