The table shows the number of markers sold at a bookshop last week.
|
Number of markers sold |
Per weekday |
6w |
Saturday |
3w + 40 |
Sunday |
3w - 7 |
- What was the total number of markers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of w the simplest form.
- If w = 22, how many markers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total markers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
w = 30
w Total markers sold on weekends
= 3
w + 40 + 3
w - 7
= 3
w + 3
w + 40 - 7
= 6
w + 33
Total markers sold last week
= 30
w + 6
w + 33
= 36
w + 33
(b)
Number of markers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 22) - 7
= 66 - 7
= 59
Answer(s): (a) 36
w + 33 or 33 + 36
w ; (b) 59