Winnie bought 2 kg of papayas at $
n per kg and 4 kg of pineapples at $2
n per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of n.
- If n = 6, how much change did Mrs Winnie receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the papayas
= 2 x
n = $2
n Amount paid for the pineapples
= 4 x 2
n = $8
n Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
n + 8
n = $10
n (b)
Amount that Mrs Winnie paid for the fruits
= 10
n = 10 x 6
= $60
Amount of change that Mrs Winnie received
= 100 - 60
= $40
Answer(s): (a) $10
n ; (b) $40