Ivory bought 5 kg of lemons at $
e per kg and 2 kg of papayas at $2
e per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of e.
- If e = 7, how much change did Mrs Ivory receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the lemons
= 5 x
e = $5
e Amount paid for the papayas
= 2 x 2
e = $4
e Total amount paid for the fruits
= 5
e + 4
e = $9
e (b)
Amount that Mrs Ivory paid for the fruits
= 9
e = 9 x 7
= $63
Amount of change that Mrs Ivory received
= 100 - 63
= $37
Answer(s): (a) $9
e ; (b) $37