Marion bought 5 kg of avocados at $
e per kg and 3 kg of papayas at $2
e per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of e.
- If e = 6, how much change did Mrs Marion receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the avocados
= 5 x
e = $5
e Amount paid for the papayas
= 3 x 2
e = $6
e Total amount paid for the fruits
= 5
e + 6
e = $11
e (b)
Amount that Mrs Marion paid for the fruits
= 11
e = 11 x 6
= $66
Amount of change that Mrs Marion received
= 100 - 66
= $34
Answer(s): (a) $11
e ; (b) $34