Esther bought 2 kg of kiwis at $
q per kg and 5 kg of mangosteens at $2
q per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of q.
- If q = 6, how much change did Mrs Esther receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the kiwis
= 2 x
q = $2
q Amount paid for the mangosteens
= 5 x 2
q = $10
q Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
q + 10
q = $12
q (b)
Amount that Mrs Esther paid for the fruits
= 12
q = 12 x 6
= $72
Amount of change that Mrs Esther received
= 100 - 72
= $28
Answer(s): (a) $12
q ; (b) $28