Winnie bought 3 kg of kiwis at $
h per kg and 5 kg of apples at $3
h per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of h.
- If h = 5, how much change did Mrs Winnie receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the kiwis
= 3 x
h = $3
h Amount paid for the apples
= 5 x 3
h = $15
h Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
h + 15
h = $18
h (b)
Amount that Mrs Winnie paid for the fruits
= 18
h = 18 x 5
= $90
Amount of change that Mrs Winnie received
= 100 - 90
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $18
h ; (b) $10