Shiyun bought 2 kg of pineapples at $
d per kg and 3 kg of pomegranates at $2
d per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of d.
- If d = 5, how much change did Mrs Shiyun receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $50 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pineapples
= 2 x
d = $2
d Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 3 x 2
d = $6
d Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
d + 6
d = $8
d (b)
Amount that Mrs Shiyun paid for the fruits
= 8
d = 8 x 5
= $40
Amount of change that Mrs Shiyun received
= 50 - 40
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $8
d ; (b) $10