Cindy bought 3 kg of papayas at $
e per kg and 2 kg of pomegranates at $2
e per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of e.
- If e = 5, how much change did Mrs Cindy receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the papayas
= 3 x
e = $3
e Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 2 x 2
e = $4
e Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
e + 4
e = $7
e (b)
Amount that Mrs Cindy paid for the fruits
= 7
e = 7 x 5
= $35
Amount of change that Mrs Cindy received
= 100 - 35
= $65
Answer(s): (a) $7
e ; (b) $65