Olivia bought 5 kg of avocados at $
p per kg and 4 kg of apples at $2
p per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of p.
- If p = 5, how much change did Mrs Olivia receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the avocados
= 5 x
p = $5
p Amount paid for the apples
= 4 x 2
p = $8
p Total amount paid for the fruits
= 5
p + 8
p = $13
p (b)
Amount that Mrs Olivia paid for the fruits
= 13
p = 13 x 5
= $65
Amount of change that Mrs Olivia received
= 100 - 65
= $35
Answer(s): (a) $13
p ; (b) $35