Zoe bought 4 kg of apples at $
t per kg and 2 kg of honeydews at $3
t per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of t.
- If t = 7, how much change did Mrs Zoe receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the apples
= 4 x
t = $4
t Amount paid for the honeydews
= 2 x 3
t = $6
t Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
t + 6
t = $10
t (b)
Amount that Mrs Zoe paid for the fruits
= 10
t = 10 x 7
= $70
Amount of change that Mrs Zoe received
= 100 - 70
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $10
t ; (b) $30