Xandra bought 5 kg of apples at $
p per kg and 3 kg of avocados at $2
p per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of p.
- If p = 5, how much change did Mrs Xandra receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the apples
= 5 x
p = $5
p Amount paid for the avocados
= 3 x 2
p = $6
p Total amount paid for the fruits
= 5
p + 6
p = $11
p (b)
Amount that Mrs Xandra paid for the fruits
= 11
p = 11 x 5
= $55
Amount of change that Mrs Xandra received
= 100 - 55
= $45
Answer(s): (a) $11
p ; (b) $45