Min bought some fruits. She spent $10 more than
45 of her money on some chikoos. She then spent $9 more than 10% of the remaining money on some pears. Given that she had $18 left,
- How much did Min have at first?
- How many kilograms of pears did she buy if they cost $4 per kg?
(a)
100% - 10% = 90%
90% of remaining money
= 18 + 9
= 27
1% of remaining money
= 27 ÷ 90
= 0.3
100% of remaining money
= 100 x 0.3
= 30
15 of total money
= 30 + 10
= $40
55 of total money
= 5 x 40
= $200
Amount that Min had at first = $200
(b)
10% of the remaining money
= 30 x 10%
= 30 x
10100 = $3
Amount spent on pears
= 9 + 3
= $12
Weight of pears bought
= 12 ÷ 4
= 3 kg
Answer(s): (a) $200; (b) 9 kg