JSCE Mathematics 2023 Theory — Question 14

Question 14 of 17 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2023 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

(c) A woman bought x kg of meat at N50 per kg, y kg of yams at N30 per kg, 8kg of fruits at Nx per kg and 5kg of beans at Ny per kg. How much did the woman spend on these items?

Model answer

Meat = 50x. Yams = 30y. Fruits = 8 x x = 8x. Beans = 5 x y = 5y. Total = 50x + 30y + 8x + 5y = N(58x + 35y).

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