Gem bought 2 kg of tomatoes at $
i per kg and 4 kg of papayas at $4
i per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of i.
- If i = 5, how much change did Mrs Gem receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 2 x
i = $2
i Amount paid for the papayas
= 4 x 4
i = $16
i Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
i + 16
i = $18
i (b)
Amount that Mrs Gem paid for the fruits
= 18
i = 18 x 5
= $90
Amount of change that Mrs Gem received
= 100 - 90
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $18
i ; (b) $10