3 Suppose the exchange rate is 1 = R16.53. a) How many US dollars would you get if you convert R14 800? b) A laptop costs 820. If the exchange rate is $1 = R19.80, what is the price in rands? c) Expla

The amount to convert is R14 800.
The exchange rate given in the note is $1 = \text{R}16.53$.

To convert Rands to Dollars, divide the Rand amount by the exchange rate.

$\text{USD} \approx \text{\$895.34}$ The converted amount is \boxed{\text{ \895.34 }}$.

The price of the laptop is $820. The exchange rate given for this part is$1 = \text{R}19.80$.

To convert Dollars to Rands, multiply the Dollar amount by the exchange rate. $\text{Rand price} = \text{\$820} \times \text{R}19.80/\text{USD}$

The price of the laptop in South African Rand is $\boxed{\text{ R16 236.00 }}$.