The table shows the number of pens sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of pens sold |
| Per weekday |
5h |
| Saturday |
4h + 40 |
| Sunday |
3h - 8 |
- What was the total number of pens sold last week? Express your answer in terms of h the simplest form.
- If h = 29, how many pens were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total pens sold on weekdays
= 5 x 5
h = 25
h Total pens sold on weekends
= 4
h + 40 + 3
h - 8
= 4
h + 3
h + 40 - 8
= 7
h + 32
Total pens sold last week
= 25
h + 7
h + 32
= 32
h + 32
(b)
Number of pens sold on Sunday
= (3 x 29) - 8
= 87 - 8
= 79
Answer(s): (a) 32
h + 32 or 32 + 32
h ; (b) 79
