At Tian Tian Fruits Stall, passion fruits are sold in packets of 5 and starfruits are sold in packets of 3. Yen bought 10 passion fruits and 6 starfruits. How much did she pay for the passion fruits and starfruits altogether?
| Fruits |
Cost |
| One packet of 5 passion fruits |
$7 |
| One packet of 3 starfruits |
$8.70 |
Number of packets of passion fruits
= 10 ÷ 5
= 2
Cost of the passion fruits
= 2 x 7
= $14
Number of packets of starfruits
= 6 ÷ 3
= 2
Cost of the starfruits
= 2 x 8.70
= $17.40
Total cost for the passion fruits and the starfruits
= 14 + 17.40
= $31.40
Answer(s): $31.40
