Eva bought 4 kg of lemons at $
q per kg and 2 kg of tomatoes at $3
q per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of q.
- If q = 6, how much change did Mrs Eva receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the lemons
= 4 x
q = $4
q Amount paid for the tomatoes
= 2 x 3
q = $6
q Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
q + 6
q = $10
q (b)
Amount that Mrs Eva paid for the fruits
= 10
q = 10 x 6
= $60
Amount of change that Mrs Eva received
= 100 - 60
= $40
Answer(s): (a) $10
q ; (b) $40