Cindy bought 2 kg of pineapples at $
w per kg and 3 kg of honeydews at $3
w per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of w.
- If w = 5, how much change did Mrs Cindy receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the pineapples
= 2 x
w = $2
w Amount paid for the honeydews
= 3 x 3
w = $9
w Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
w + 9
w = $11
w (b)
Amount that Mrs Cindy paid for the fruits
= 11
w = 11 x 5
= $55
Amount of change that Mrs Cindy received
= 100 - 55
= $45
Answer(s): (a) $11
w ; (b) $45