Diana bought 3 kg of pomegranates at $
q per kg and 2 kg of papayas at $3
q per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of q.
- If q = 5, how much change did Mrs Diana receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 3 x
q = $3
q Amount paid for the papayas
= 2 x 3
q = $6
q Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
q + 6
q = $9
q (b)
Amount that Mrs Diana paid for the fruits
= 9
q = 9 x 5
= $45
Amount of change that Mrs Diana received
= 100 - 45
= $55
Answer(s): (a) $9
q ; (b) $55