Xandra had a total of 12 notes in her handbag. They were $50 and $100 notes.
- What could be the smallest possible amount of money she had in her handbag?
- What could be the largest possible amount of money she had in her handbag?
(a)
Total number of notes = 12
Smallest possible amount = 11 are $50 notes and 1 is $100 note
Smallest possible amount
= 11 x 50 + 100 x 1
= $650
(b)
Largest possible amount = 11 are $100 notes and 1 is $50 note
Largest possible amount
= 11 x 100 + 1 x 50
= $1150
Answer(s): (a) $650; (b) $1150