Julie bought 3 kg of apples at $
g per kg and 4 kg of mangosteens at $3
g per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of g.
- If g = 6, how much change did Mrs Julie receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the apples
= 3 x
g = $3
g Amount paid for the mangosteens
= 4 x 3
g = $12
g Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
g + 12
g = $15
g (b)
Amount that Mrs Julie paid for the fruits
= 15
g = 15 x 6
= $90
Amount of change that Mrs Julie received
= 100 - 90
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $15
g ; (b) $10