Sabrina bought 2 kg of honeydews at $
a per kg and 5 kg of pineapples at $2
a per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of a.
- If a = 6, how much change did Mrs Sabrina receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the honeydews
= 2 x
a = $2
a Amount paid for the pineapples
= 5 x 2
a = $10
a Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
a + 10
a = $12
a (b)
Amount that Mrs Sabrina paid for the fruits
= 12
a = 12 x 6
= $72
Amount of change that Mrs Sabrina received
= 100 - 72
= $28
Answer(s): (a) $12
a ; (b) $28