Rachel bought 3 kg of avocados at $
g per kg and 5 kg of pomegranates at $2
g per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of g.
- If g = 6, how much change did Mrs Rachel receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the avocados
= 3 x
g = $3
g Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 5 x 2
g = $10
g Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
g + 10
g = $13
g (b)
Amount that Mrs Rachel paid for the fruits
= 13
g = 13 x 6
= $78
Amount of change that Mrs Rachel received
= 100 - 78
= $22
Answer(s): (a) $13
g ; (b) $22