At Tian Tian Fruits Stall, persimmons are sold in packets of 2 and mangosteens are sold in packets of 3. Diana bought 16 persimmons and 6 mangosteens. How much did she pay for the persimmons and mangosteens altogether?
| Fruits |
Cost |
| One packet of 2 persimmons |
$8 |
| One packet of 3 mangosteens |
$7.10 |
Number of packets of persimmons
= 16 ÷ 2
= 8
Cost of the persimmons
= 8 x 8
= $64
Number of packets of mangosteens
= 6 ÷ 3
= 2
Cost of the mangosteens
= 2 x 7.10
= $14.20
Total cost for the persimmons and the mangosteens
= 64 + 14.20
= $78.20
Answer(s): $78.20
