Linda bought 4 kg of tomatoes at $
v per kg and 3 kg of honeydews at $3
v per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of v.
- If v = 6, how much change did Mrs Linda receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 4 x
v = $4
v Amount paid for the honeydews
= 3 x 3
v = $9
v Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
v + 9
v = $13
v (b)
Amount that Mrs Linda paid for the fruits
= 13
v = 13 x 6
= $78
Amount of change that Mrs Linda received
= 100 - 78
= $22
Answer(s): (a) $13
v ; (b) $22