Anna bought 4 kg of durians at $
e per kg and 3 kg of pomegranates at $4
e per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of e.
- If e = 5, how much change did Mrs Anna receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the durians
= 4 x
e = $4
e Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 3 x 4
e = $12
e Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
e + 12
e = $16
e (b)
Amount that Mrs Anna paid for the fruits
= 16
e = 16 x 5
= $80
Amount of change that Mrs Anna received
= 100 - 80
= $20
Answer(s): (a) $16
e ; (b) $20