Nicole bought some fruits. She spent $14 more than
23 of her money on some grapefruits. She then spent $8 more than 10% of the remaining money on some pomegranates. Given that she had $28 left,
- How much did Nicole have at first?
- How many kilograms of pomegranates did she buy if they cost $2 per kg?
(a)
100% - 10% = 90%
90% of remaining money
= 28 + 8
= 36
1% of remaining money
= 36 ÷ 90
= 0.4
100% of remaining money
= 100 x 0.4
= 40
13 of total money
= 40 + 14
= $54
33 of total money
= 3 x 54
= $162
Amount that Nicole had at first = $162
(b)
10% of the remaining money
= 40 x 10%
= 40 x
10100 = $4
Amount spent on pomegranates
= 8 + 4
= $12
Weight of pomegranates bought
= 12 ÷ 2
= 6 kg
Answer(s): (a) $162; (b) 8 kg