Emma bought 4 kg of pomegranates at $
g per kg and 3 kg of lemons at $2
g per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of g.
- If g = 5, how much change did Mrs Emma receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 4 x
g = $4
g Amount paid for the lemons
= 3 x 2
g = $6
g Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
g + 6
g = $10
g (b)
Amount that Mrs Emma paid for the fruits
= 10
g = 10 x 5
= $50
Amount of change that Mrs Emma received
= 100 - 50
= $50
Answer(s): (a) $10
g ; (b) $50