Emma had a total of 15 notes in her purse. They were $10 and $100 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 = 15
Smallest possible amount = 14 are $10 notes and 1 is $100 note
Smallest possible amount
= 14 x 10 + 100 x 1
= $240
(b)
Largest possible amount = 14 are $100 notes and 1 is $10 note
Largest possible amount
= 14 x 100 + 1 x 10
= $1410
Answer(s): (a) $240; (b) $1410