Barbara bought 4 kg of papayas at $
m per kg and 3 kg of tomatoes at $4
m per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of m.
- If m = 6, how much change did Mrs Barbara receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the papayas
= 4 x
m = $4
m Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 3 x 4
m = $12
m Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
m + 12
m = $16
m (b)
Amount that Mrs Barbara paid for the fruits
= 16
m = 16 x 6
= $96
Amount of change that Mrs Barbara received
= 100 - 96
= $4
Answer(s): (a) $16
m ; (b) $4