Tiffany bought 3 kg of honeydews at $
m per kg and 2 kg of pomegranates at $3
m per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of m.
- If m = 5, how much change did Mrs Tiffany receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $50 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the honeydews
= 3 x
m = $3
m Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 2 x 3
m = $6
m Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
m + 6
m = $9
m (b)
Amount that Mrs Tiffany paid for the fruits
= 9
m = 9 x 5
= $45
Amount of change that Mrs Tiffany received
= 50 - 45
= $5
Answer(s): (a) $9
m ; (b) $5