Rachel had a total of 12 notes in her jar. They were $2 and $5 notes.
- What could be the smallest possible amount of money she had in her jar?
- What could be the largest possible amount of money she had in her jar?
(a)
Total number of notes = 12
Smallest possible amount = 11 are $2 notes and 1 is $5 note
Smallest possible amount
= 11 x 2 + 5 x 1
= $27
(b)
Largest possible amount = 11 are $5 notes and 1 is $2 note
Largest possible amount
= 11 x 5 + 1 x 2
= $57
Answer(s): (a) $27; (b) $57