Tina had a total of 10 notes in her purse. They were $2 and $50 notes.
- What could be the smallest possible amount of money she had in her purse?
- What could be the largest possible amount of money she had in her purse?
(a)
Total number of notes = 10
Smallest possible amount = 9 are $2 notes and 1 is $50 note
Smallest possible amount
= 9 x 2 + 50 x 1
= $68
(b)
Largest possible amount = 9 are $50 notes and 1 is $2 note
Largest possible amount
= 9 x 50 + 1 x 2
= $452
Answer(s): (a) $68; (b) $452