Four oranges sell for Nx and three mangoes sell for Ny. Olu bought 24 oranges and 12 mangoes. How much did he pay in terms of x and y?
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A.
N94x + 6y) -
B.
N(6x + 4y) -
C.
N(24x + 12y) -
D.
N(12x + 24y)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
4 oranges sell for Nx, 1 orange will sell for (frac{Nx}{4})
24 oranges will sell for: (frac{Nx}{4} times 24) = n6x
3 mangoes sell for Ny, 1 mango will sell for (frac{Ny}{3})
12 mangoes will sell for (frac{Ny}{3} times 12) = 4Ny
total money pay N6x + N4y = N(6x + 4y)