Kimberly bought 2 kg of apples at $
i per kg and 3 kg of papayas at $2
i per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of i.
- If i = 7, how much change did Mrs Kimberly receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the apples
= 2 x
i = $2
i Amount paid for the papayas
= 3 x 2
i = $6
i Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
i + 6
i = $8
i (b)
Amount that Mrs Kimberly paid for the fruits
= 8
i = 8 x 7
= $56
Amount of change that Mrs Kimberly received
= 100 - 56
= $44
Answer(s): (a) $8
i ; (b) $44