Pamela bought 2 kg of papayas at $
e per kg and 3 kg of tomatoes at $2
e per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of e.
- If e = 6, how much change did Mrs Pamela receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $50 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the papayas
= 2 x
e = $2
e Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 3 x 2
e = $6
e Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
e + 6
e = $8
e (b)
Amount that Mrs Pamela paid for the fruits
= 8
e = 8 x 6
= $48
Amount of change that Mrs Pamela received
= 50 - 48
= $2
Answer(s): (a) $8
e ; (b) $2