Opal bought some fruits. She spent $20 more than
23 of her money on some guavas. She then spent $5 more than 20% of the remaining money on some passion fruits. Given that she had $23 left,
- How much did Opal have at first?
- How many kilograms of passion fruits did she buy if they cost $2 per kg?
(a)
100% - 20% = 80%
80% of remaining money
= 23 + 5
= 28
1% of remaining money
= 28 ÷ 80
= 0.35
100% of remaining money
= 100 x 0.35
= 35
13 of total money
= 35 + 20
= $55
33 of total money
= 3 x 55
= $165
Amount that Opal had at first = $165
(b)
20% of the remaining money
= 35 x 20%
= 35 x
20100 = $7
Amount spent on passion fruits
= 5 + 7
= $12
Weight of passion fruits bought
= 12 ÷ 2
= 6 kg
Answer(s): (a) $165; (b) 5 kg