Pamela bought 3 kg of mangosteens at $
q per kg and 2 kg of tomatoes at $4
q per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of q.
- If q = 6, how much change did Mrs Pamela receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the mangosteens
= 3 x
q = $3
q Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 2 x 4
q = $8
q Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
q + 8
q = $11
q (b)
Amount that Mrs Pamela paid for the fruits
= 11
q = 11 x 6
= $66
Amount of change that Mrs Pamela received
= 100 - 66
= $34
Answer(s): (a) $11
q ; (b) $34