Cindy bought some fruits. She spent $14 more than
45 of her money on some passion fruits. She then spent $9 more than 20% of the remaining money on some peaches. Given that she had $19 left,
- How much did Cindy have at first?
- How many kilograms of peaches did she buy if they cost $4 per kg?
(a)
100% - 20% = 80%
80% of remaining money
= 19 + 9
= 28
1% of remaining money
= 28 ÷ 80
= 0.35
100% of remaining money
= 100 x 0.35
= 35
15 of total money
= 35 + 14
= $49
55 of total money
= 5 x 49
= $245
Amount that Cindy had at first = $245
(b)
20% of the remaining money
= 35 x 20%
= 35 x
20100 = $7
Amount spent on peaches
= 9 + 7
= $16
Weight of peaches bought
= 16 ÷ 4
= 4 kg
Answer(s): (a) $245; (b) 9 kg