Julie bought 4 kg of papayas at $
v per kg and 2 kg of kiwis at $2
v per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of v.
- If v = 6, how much change did Mrs Julie receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $50 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the papayas
= 4 x
v = $4
v Amount paid for the kiwis
= 2 x 2
v = $4
v Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
v + 4
v = $8
v (b)
Amount that Mrs Julie paid for the fruits
= 8
v = 8 x 6
= $48
Amount of change that Mrs Julie received
= 50 - 48
= $2
Answer(s): (a) $8
v ; (b) $2