Opal bought 2 kg of honeydews at $
e per kg and 4 kg of pineapples at $3
e per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of e.
- If e = 5, how much change did Mrs Opal receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the honeydews
= 2 x
e = $2
e Amount paid for the pineapples
= 4 x 3
e = $12
e Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
e + 12
e = $14
e (b)
Amount that Mrs Opal paid for the fruits
= 14
e = 14 x 5
= $70
Amount of change that Mrs Opal received
= 100 - 70
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $14
e ; (b) $30