The table shows the number of markers sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of markers sold |
| Per weekday |
5e |
| Saturday |
2e + 40 |
| Sunday |
3e - 6 |
- What was the total number of markers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of e the simplest form.
- If e = 28, how many markers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total markers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 5
e = 25
e Total markers sold on weekends
= 2
e + 40 + 3
e - 6
= 2
e + 3
e + 40 - 6
= 5
e + 34
Total markers sold last week
= 25
e + 5
e + 34
= 30
e + 34
(b)
Number of markers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 28) - 6
= 84 - 6
= 78
Answer(s): (a) 30
e + 34 or 34 + 30
e ; (b) 78
