Joelle bought 2 kg of pomegranates at $
v per kg and 4 kg of honeydews at $2
v per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of v.
- If v = 7, how much change did Mrs Joelle receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 2 x
v = $2
v Amount paid for the honeydews
= 4 x 2
v = $8
v Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
v + 8
v = $10
v (b)
Amount that Mrs Joelle paid for the fruits
= 10
v = 10 x 7
= $70
Amount of change that Mrs Joelle received
= 100 - 70
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $10
v ; (b) $30