Fanny bought 2 kg of apples at $
p per kg and 3 kg of avocados at $2
p per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of p.
- If p = 5, how much change did Mrs Fanny receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $50 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the apples
= 2 x
p = $2
p Amount paid for the avocados
= 3 x 2
p = $6
p Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
p + 6
p = $8
p (b)
Amount that Mrs Fanny paid for the fruits
= 8
p = 8 x 5
= $40
Amount of change that Mrs Fanny received
= 50 - 40
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $8
p ; (b) $10