Peter paid 75¢ 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 75¢.
(a)
Cost of the apple and the banana = 15 + 45
= 60¢ (x)
(b)
Cost of the banana and the orange
= 45 + 30
= 75¢ (✔)
(c)
Cost of the apple and the papaya
= 15 + 35
= 50¢ (x)
(d)
Cost of the papaya and the orange
= 35 + 30
= 60¢ (x)
He bought (b) the banana and the orange.
Answer(s): b
