Dana bought 4 kg of honeydews at $
x per kg and 2 kg of lemons at $3
x per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of x.
- If x = 6, how much change did Mrs Dana receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the honeydews
= 4 x
x = $4
x Amount paid for the lemons
= 2 x 3
x = $6
x Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
x + 6
x = $10
x (b)
Amount that Mrs Dana paid for the fruits
= 10
x = 10 x 6
= $60
Amount of change that Mrs Dana received
= 100 - 60
= $40
Answer(s): (a) $10
x ; (b) $40