Eva bought 4 kg of avocados at $
y per kg and 2 kg of pomegranates at $2
y per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of y.
- If y = 5, how much change did Mrs Eva receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $50 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the avocados
= 4 x
y = $4
y Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 2 x 2
y = $4
y Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
y + 4
y = $8
y (b)
Amount that Mrs Eva paid for the fruits
= 8
y = 8 x 5
= $40
Amount of change that Mrs Eva received
= 50 - 40
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $8
y ; (b) $10