The table shows the number of staplers sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of staplers sold |
| Per weekday |
6q |
| Saturday |
3q + 40 |
| Sunday |
3q - 8 |
- What was the total number of staplers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of q the simplest form.
- If q = 28, how many staplers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total staplers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
q = 30
q Total staplers sold on weekends
= 3
q + 40 + 3
q - 8
= 3
q + 3
q + 40 - 8
= 6
q + 32
Total staplers sold last week
= 30
q + 6
q + 32
= 36
q + 32
(b)
Number of staplers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 28) - 8
= 84 - 8
= 76
Answer(s): (a) 36
q + 32 or 32 + 36
q ; (b) 76
