Erika bought 4 kg of pineapples at $
e per kg and 3 kg of pomegranates at $3
e per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of e.
- If e = 6, how much change did Mrs Erika receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pineapples
= 4 x
e = $4
e Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 3 x 3
e = $9
e Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
e + 9
e = $13
e (b)
Amount that Mrs Erika paid for the fruits
= 13
e = 13 x 6
= $78
Amount of change that Mrs Erika received
= 100 - 78
= $22
Answer(s): (a) $13
e ; (b) $22