Vanessa had a total of 9 notes in her purse. They were $5 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 = 9
Smallest possible amount = 8 are $5 notes and 1 is $50 note
Smallest possible amount
= 8 x 5 + 50 x 1
= $90
(b)
Largest possible amount = 8 are $50 notes and 1 is $5 note
Largest possible amount
= 8 x 50 + 1 x 5
= $405
Answer(s): (a) $90; (b) $405