Victoria bought 3 kg of pomegranates at $
w per kg and 2 kg of apples at $4
w per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of w.
- If w = 7, how much change did Mrs Victoria receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 3 x
w = $3
w Amount paid for the apples
= 2 x 4
w = $8
w Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
w + 8
w = $11
w (b)
Amount that Mrs Victoria paid for the fruits
= 11
w = 11 x 7
= $77
Amount of change that Mrs Victoria received
= 100 - 77
= $23
Answer(s): (a) $11
w ; (b) $23