Gwen bought 2 kg of kiwis at $
g per kg and 3 kg of apples at $4
g per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of g.
- If g = 6, how much change did Mrs Gwen receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the kiwis
= 2 x
g = $2
g Amount paid for the apples
= 3 x 4
g = $12
g Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
g + 12
g = $14
g (b)
Amount that Mrs Gwen paid for the fruits
= 14
g = 14 x 6
= $84
Amount of change that Mrs Gwen received
= 100 - 84
= $16
Answer(s): (a) $14
g ; (b) $16