Linda had a total of 13 notes in her bag. They were $50 and $100 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 = 13
Smallest possible amount = 12 are $50 notes and 1 is $100 note
Smallest possible amount
= 12 x 50 + 100 x 1
= $700
(b)
Largest possible amount = 12 are $100 notes and 1 is $50 note
Largest possible amount
= 12 x 100 + 1 x 50
= $1250
Answer(s): (a) $700; (b) $1250