The table shows the number of pencils sold at a bookshop last week.
|
Number of pencils sold |
Per weekday |
5g |
Saturday |
4g + 40 |
Sunday |
3g - 6 |
- What was the total number of pencils sold last week? Express your answer in terms of g the simplest form.
- If g = 30, how many pencils were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total pencils sold on weekdays
= 5 x 5
g = 25
g Total pencils sold on weekends
= 4
g + 40 + 3
g - 6
= 4
g + 3
g + 40 - 6
= 7
g + 34
Total pencils sold last week
= 25
g + 7
g + 34
= 32
g + 34
(b)
Number of pencils sold on Sunday
= (3 x 30) - 6
= 90 - 6
= 84
Answer(s): (a) 32
g + 34 or 34 + 32
g ; (b) 84