The table shows the number of markers sold at a bookshop last week.
|
Number of markers sold |
Per weekday |
5p |
Saturday |
4p + 40 |
Sunday |
3p - 7 |
- What was the total number of markers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of p the simplest form.
- If p = 27, how many markers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total markers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 5
p = 25
p Total markers sold on weekends
= 4
p + 40 + 3
p - 7
= 4
p + 3
p + 40 - 7
= 7
p + 33
Total markers sold last week
= 25
p + 7
p + 33
= 32
p + 33
(b)
Number of markers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 27) - 7
= 81 - 7
= 74
Answer(s): (a) 32
p + 33 or 33 + 32
p ; (b) 74