Gwen bought some fruits. She spent $15 more than
45 of her money on some pomegranates. She then spent $4 more than 30% of the remaining money on some persimmons. Given that she had $24 left,
- How much did Gwen have at first?
- How many kilograms of persimmons did she buy if they cost $4 per kg?
(a)
100% - 30% = 70%
70% of remaining money
= 24 + 4
= 28
1% of remaining money
= 28 ÷ 70
= 0.4
100% of remaining money
= 100 x 0.4
= 40
15 of total money
= 40 + 15
= $55
55 of total money
= 5 x 55
= $275
Amount that Gwen had at first = $275
(b)
30% of the remaining money
= 40 x 30%
= 40 x
30100 = $12
Amount spent on persimmons
= 4 + 12
= $16
Weight of persimmons bought
= 16 ÷ 4
= 4 kg
Answer(s): (a) $275; (b) 4 kg