Tao Nan School P5 SA2 2006 Math Q37

If Elicia buys 2 kg of squids, she will have $28.90 left. If she buys 5 kg of squids, she will have $10.60 left. How much money does Elicia have?

Solution


3 units ----- $28.90 - $10.60 = $18.30
1 unit ----- $18.30 divided by 3 = $6.10

Elicia has
5 units + $10.60
= 5 x $6.10 + $10.60
= $41.10

Answer: She has $41.10