Neave paid 45¢ for 2 different fruits. Which 2 fruits did he buy?
- Pear and banana
- Banana and orange
- Pear and pineapple
- Pineapple and orange
The total amount must be 45¢.
(a)
Cost of the pear and the banana
= 10 + 50
= 60¢ (x)
(b)
Cost of the banana and the orange
= 50 + 20
= 70¢ (✔)
(c)
Cost of the pear and the pineapple
= 10 + 35
= 45¢ (x)
(d)
Cost of the pineapple and the orange
= 35 + 20
= 60¢ (x)
He bought (c) the pear and the pineapple.
Answer(s): c