Gabby bought 4 kg of honeydews at $
s per kg and 3 kg of lemons at $3
s per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of s.
- If s = 5, how much change did Mrs Gabby receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the honeydews
= 4 x
s = $4
s Amount paid for the lemons
= 3 x 3
s = $9
s Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
s + 9
s = $13
s (b)
Amount that Mrs Gabby paid for the fruits
= 13
s = 13 x 5
= $65
Amount of change that Mrs Gabby received
= 100 - 65
= $35
Answer(s): (a) $13
s ; (b) $35