Xandra spent $38 at a shop. She took out some ten-dollar notes and five-dollar notes from her handbag to pay for the items at the cashier. She received $2 change from the cashier.
- How much money did Xandra take out from her handbag?
- How many possible number of ten-dollar notes and five-dollar notes did she take out from her handbag?
(a)
Amount that Xandra took out from her handbag
= 38 + 2
= $40
(b)
Possible number of ten-dollar notes and five-dollar notes :
10, 10, 10, 5, 5
10, 10, 5, 5, 5, 5
10, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5
10, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5
Number of possible number of ten-dollar notes and five-dollar notes: 4
Answer(s): (a) $40; (b) 4