Lucy bought 2 kg of pomegranates at $
i per kg and 3 kg of kiwis at $3
i per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of i.
- If i = 6, how much change did Mrs Lucy receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 2 x
i = $2
i Amount paid for the kiwis
= 3 x 3
i = $9
i Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
i + 9
i = $11
i (b)
Amount that Mrs Lucy paid for the fruits
= 11
i = 11 x 6
= $66
Amount of change that Mrs Lucy received
= 100 - 66
= $34
Answer(s): (a) $11
i ; (b) $34