Jane bought 5 kg of honeydews at $
e per kg and 3 kg of pomegranates at $3
e per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of e.
- If e = 7, how much change did Mrs Jane receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the honeydews
= 5 x
e = $5
e Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 3 x 3
e = $9
e Total amount paid for the fruits
= 5
e + 9
e = $14
e (b)
Amount that Mrs Jane paid for the fruits
= 14
e = 14 x 7
= $98
Amount of change that Mrs Jane received
= 100 - 98
= $2
Answer(s): (a) $14
e ; (b) $2