Kathy bought 3 kg of apples at $
v per kg and 2 kg of pineapples at $3
v per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of v.
- If v = 5, how much change did Mrs Kathy receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $50 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the apples
= 3 x
v = $3
v Amount paid for the pineapples
= 2 x 3
v = $6
v Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
v + 6
v = $9
v (b)
Amount that Mrs Kathy paid for the fruits
= 9
v = 9 x 5
= $45
Amount of change that Mrs Kathy received
= 50 - 45
= $5
Answer(s): (a) $9
v ; (b) $5