Kimberly bought 4 kg of papayas at $
q per kg and 2 kg of apples at $2
q per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of q.
- If q = 7, how much change did Mrs Kimberly receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the papayas
= 4 x
q = $4
q Amount paid for the apples
= 2 x 2
q = $4
q Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
q + 4
q = $8
q (b)
Amount that Mrs Kimberly paid for the fruits
= 8
q = 8 x 7
= $56
Amount of change that Mrs Kimberly received
= 100 - 56
= $44
Answer(s): (a) $8
q ; (b) $44