Ivan paid 85¢ for 2 different fruits. Which 2 fruits did he buy?
- Apple and banana
- Banana and orange
- Apple and papaya
- Papaya and orange
The total amount must be 85¢.
(a)
Cost of the apple and the banana = 20 + 50
= 70¢ (x)
(b)
Cost of the banana and the orange
= 50 + 35
= 85¢ (✔)
(c)
Cost of the apple and the papaya
= 20 + 45
= 65¢ (x)
(d)
Cost of the papaya and the orange
= 45 + 35
= 70¢ (x)
He bought (b) the banana and the orange.
Answer(s): b