Gem bought 3 kg of papayas at $
q per kg and 4 kg of pomegranates at $2
q per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of q.
- If q = 7, how much change did Mrs Gem receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the papayas
= 3 x
q = $3
q Amount paid for the pomegranates
= 4 x 2
q = $8
q Total amount paid for the fruits
= 3
q + 8
q = $11
q (b)
Amount that Mrs Gem paid for the fruits
= 11
q = 11 x 7
= $77
Amount of change that Mrs Gem received
= 100 - 77
= $23
Answer(s): (a) $11
q ; (b) $23