Diana bought 4 kg of pomegranates at $
e per kg and 2 kg of tomatoes at $2
e per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of e.
- If e = 7, how much change did Mrs Diana receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 4 x
e = $4
e Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 2 x 2
e = $4
e Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
e + 4
e = $8
e (b)
Amount that Mrs Diana paid for the fruits
= 8
e = 8 x 7
= $56
Amount of change that Mrs Diana received
= 100 - 56
= $44
Answer(s): (a) $8
e ; (b) $44