Tammy bought some fruits. She spent $14 more than
34 of her money on some passion fruits. She then spent $8 more than 20% of the remaining money on some mangosteens. Given that she had $20 left,
- How much did Tammy have at first?
- How many kilograms of mangosteens did she buy if they cost $3 per kg?
(a)
100% - 20% = 80%
80% of remaining money
= 20 + 8
= 28
1% of remaining money
= 28 ÷ 80
= 0.35
100% of remaining money
= 100 x 0.35
= 35
14 of total money
= 35 + 14
= $49
44 of total money
= 4 x 49
= $196
Amount that Tammy had at first = $196
(b)
20% of the remaining money
= 35 x 20%
= 35 x
20100 = $7
Amount spent on mangosteens
= 8 + 7
= $15
Weight of mangosteens bought
= 15 ÷ 3
= 5 kg
Answer(s): (a) $196; (b) 8 kg