The table shows the number of markers sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of markers sold |
| Per weekday |
6f |
| Saturday |
2f + 40 |
| Sunday |
3f - 6 |
- What was the total number of markers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of f the simplest form.
- If f = 29, how many markers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total markers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
f = 30
f Total markers sold on weekends
= 2
f + 40 + 3
f - 6
= 2
f + 3
f + 40 - 6
= 5
f + 34
Total markers sold last week
= 30
f + 5
f + 34
= 35
f + 34
(b)
Number of markers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 29) - 6
= 87 - 6
= 81
Answer(s): (a) 35
f + 34 or 34 + 35
f ; (b) 81
