Gwen bought 4 kg of kiwis at $
d per kg and 2 kg of apples at $3
d per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of d.
- If d = 5, how much change did Mrs Gwen receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the kiwis
= 4 x
d = $4
d Amount paid for the apples
= 2 x 3
d = $6
d Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
d + 6
d = $10
d (b)
Amount that Mrs Gwen paid for the fruits
= 10
d = 10 x 5
= $50
Amount of change that Mrs Gwen received
= 100 - 50
= $50
Answer(s): (a) $10
d ; (b) $50