In a kiosk, 60% of the number of vegetables sold were turnips and the rest were beets. Each turnip cost 50¢ and each beet cost 10¢ less than the cost of each turnip. Given that $218.50 was collected from the sale of the vegetables,
- How many turnips were sold?
- How much was collected from the sale of the beets only?
(a)
|
Turnips |
Beets |
Number |
3 u |
2 u |
Value |
$0.50 |
$0.4 |
Total value |
1.5 u |
0.8 u |
60% =
60100 =
35Cost of each beet
= 0.50 - 0.10
= $0.4
Total cost of the vegetables
= 1.5 u + 0.8 u
= 2.3 u
2.3 u = 218.50
1 u = 218.50 ÷ 2.3 = 95
Number of turnips sold
= 3 u
= 3 x 95
= $285
(b)
Amount collected from the sale of beets
= 0.8 u
= 0.8 x 95
= $76.00
Answer(s): (a) 285; (b) $76.00