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