Fiona bought 3 kg of tomatoes at $
v per kg and 5 kg of papayas at $2
v per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of v.
- If v = 6, how much change did Mrs Fiona receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 3 x
v = $3
v Amount paid for the papayas
= 5 x 2
v = $10
v Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
v + 10
v = $13
v (b)
Amount that Mrs Fiona paid for the fruits
= 13
v = 13 x 6
= $78
Amount of change that Mrs Fiona received
= 100 - 78
= $22
Answer(s): (a) $13
v ; (b) $22