The table shows the number of markers sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of markers sold |
| Per weekday |
6k |
| Saturday |
4k + 40 |
| Sunday |
3k - 8 |
- What was the total number of markers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of k the simplest form.
- If k = 25, how many markers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total markers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
k = 30
k Total markers sold on weekends
= 4
k + 40 + 3
k - 8
= 4
k + 3
k + 40 - 8
= 7
k + 32
Total markers sold last week
= 30
k + 7
k + 32
= 37
k + 32
(b)
Number of markers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 25) - 8
= 75 - 8
= 67
Answer(s): (a) 37
k + 32 or 32 + 37
k ; (b) 67
