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