In a kiosk, 55% of the number of vegetables sold were radishes and the rest were potatoes. Each radish cost 50¢ and each potato cost 10¢ less than the cost of each radish. Given that $209.30 was collected from the sale of the vegetables,
- How many radishes were sold?
- How much was collected from the sale of the potatoes only?
(a)
|
Radishes |
Potatoes |
Number |
11 u |
9 u |
Value |
$0.50 |
$0.4 |
Total value |
5.5 u |
3.6 u |
55% =
55100 =
1120Cost of each potato
= 0.50 - 0.10
= $0.4
Total cost of the vegetables
= 5.5 u + 3.6 u
= 9.1 u
9.1 u = 209.30
1 u = 209.30 ÷ 9.1 = 23
Number of radishes sold
= 11 u
= 11 x 23
= $253
(b)
Amount collected from the sale of potatoes
= 3.6 u
= 3.6 x 23
= $82.80
Answer(s): (a) 253; (b) $82.80