The table shows the number of markers sold at a bookshop last week.
|
Number of markers sold |
Per weekday |
5p |
Saturday |
3p + 40 |
Sunday |
3p - 6 |
- What was the total number of markers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of p the simplest form.
- If p = 20, how many markers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total markers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 5
p = 25
p Total markers sold on weekends
= 3
p + 40 + 3
p - 6
= 3
p + 3
p + 40 - 6
= 6
p + 34
Total markers sold last week
= 25
p + 6
p + 34
= 31
p + 34
(b)
Number of markers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 20) - 6
= 60 - 6
= 54
Answer(s): (a) 31
p + 34 or 34 + 31
p ; (b) 54