Natalie bought 5 kg of honeydews at $
v per kg and 2 kg of apples at $4
v per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of v.
- If v = 6, how much change did Mrs Natalie receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the honeydews
= 5 x
v = $5
v Amount paid for the apples
= 2 x 4
v = $8
v Total amount paid for the fruits
= 5
v + 8
v = $13
v (b)
Amount that Mrs Natalie paid for the fruits
= 13
v = 13 x 6
= $78
Amount of change that Mrs Natalie received
= 100 - 78
= $22
Answer(s): (a) $13
v ; (b) $22