Linda bought 5 kg of lemons at $
p per kg and 4 kg of tomatoes at $2
p per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of p.
- If p = 6, how much change did Mrs Linda receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the lemons
= 5 x
p = $5
p Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 4 x 2
p = $8
p Total amount paid for the fruits
= 5
p + 8
p = $13
p (b)
Amount that Mrs Linda paid for the fruits
= 13
p = 13 x 6
= $78
Amount of change that Mrs Linda received
= 100 - 78
= $22
Answer(s): (a) $13
p ; (b) $22