Barbara bought 4 kg of apples at $
g per kg and 2 kg of pineapples at $4
g per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of g.
- If g = 5, how much change did Mrs Barbara receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the apples
= 4 x
g = $4
g Amount paid for the pineapples
= 2 x 4
g = $8
g Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
g + 8
g = $12
g (b)
Amount that Mrs Barbara paid for the fruits
= 12
g = 12 x 5
= $60
Amount of change that Mrs Barbara received
= 100 - 60
= $40
Answer(s): (a) $12
g ; (b) $40