Jen had a total of 15 notes in her bag. They were $10 and $50 notes.
- What could be the smallest possible amount of money she had in her bag?
- What could be the largest possible amount of money she had in her bag?
(a)
Total number of notes = 15
Smallest possible amount = 14 are $10 notes and 1 is $50 note
Smallest possible amount
= 14 x 10 + 50 x 1
= $190
(b)
Largest possible amount = 14 are $50 notes and 1 is $10 note
Largest possible amount
= 14 x 50 + 1 x 10
= $710
Answer(s): (a) $190; (b) $710