Ivory bought 2 kg of tomatoes at $
f per kg and 3 kg of honeydews at $4
f per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of f.
- If f = 5, how much change did Mrs Ivory receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 2 x
f = $2
f Amount paid for the honeydews
= 3 x 4
f = $12
f Total amount paid for the fruits
= 2
f + 12
f = $14
f (b)
Amount that Mrs Ivory paid for the fruits
= 14
f = 14 x 5
= $70
Amount of change that Mrs Ivory received
= 100 - 70
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $14
f ; (b) $30