Usha bought 3 kg of pineapples at $
i per kg and 2 kg of pomegranates at $3
i per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of i.
- If i = 6, how much change did Mrs Usha receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pineapples
= 3 x
i = $3
i Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 2 x 3
i = $6
i Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
i + 6
i = $9
i (b)
Amount that Mrs Usha paid for the fruits
= 9
i = 9 x 6
= $54
Amount of change that Mrs Usha received
= 100 - 54
= $46
Answer(s): (a) $9
i ; (b) $46