Julie bought 2 kg of durians at $
c per kg and 5 kg of kiwis at $3
c per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of c.
- If c = 5, how much change did Mrs Julie receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the durians
= 2 x
c = $2
c Amount paid for the kiwis
= 5 x 3
c = $15
c Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
c + 15
c = $17
c (b)
Amount that Mrs Julie paid for the fruits
= 17
c = 17 x 5
= $85
Amount of change that Mrs Julie received
= 100 - 85
= $15
Answer(s): (a) $17
c ; (b) $15