Victoria bought 3 kg of pomegranates at $
t per kg and 2 kg of mangosteens at $4
t per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of t.
- If t = 5, 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
t = $3
t Amount paid for the mangosteens
= 2 x 4
t = $8
t Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
t + 8
t = $11
t (b)
Amount that Mrs Victoria paid for the fruits
= 11
t = 11 x 5
= $55
Amount of change that Mrs Victoria received
= 100 - 55
= $45
Answer(s): (a) $11
t ; (b) $45