Irene bought 5 kg of kiwis at $
v per kg and 3 kg of pomegranates at $3
v per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of v.
- If v = 6, how much change did Mrs Irene receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the kiwis
= 5 x
v = $5
v Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 3 x 3
v = $9
v Total amount paid for the fruits
= 5
v + 9
v = $14
v (b)
Amount that Mrs Irene paid for the fruits
= 14
v = 14 x 6
= $84
Amount of change that Mrs Irene received
= 100 - 84
= $16
Answer(s): (a) $14
v ; (b) $16