Rael paid 50¢ 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 50¢.
(a)
Cost of the pear and the banana
= 15 + 45
= 60¢ (x)
(b)
Cost of the banana and the orange
= 45 + 20
= 65¢ (✔)
(c)
Cost of the pear and the pineapple
= 15 + 35
= 50¢ (x)
(d)
Cost of the pineapple and the orange
= 35 + 20
= 60¢ (x)
He bought (c) the pear and the pineapple.
Answer(s): c
