Anna bought 2 kg of pomegranates at $
t per kg and 3 kg of tomatoes at $2
t per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of t.
- If t = 6, how much change did Mrs Anna receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 2 x
t = $2
t Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 3 x 2
t = $6
t Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
t + 6
t = $8
t (b)
Amount that Mrs Anna paid for the fruits
= 8
t = 8 x 6
= $48
Amount of change that Mrs Anna received
= 100 - 48
= $52
Answer(s): (a) $8
t ; (b) $52