The table shows the number of staplers sold at a bookshop last week.
|
Number of staplers sold |
Per weekday |
6e |
Saturday |
2e + 40 |
Sunday |
3e - 5 |
- What was the total number of staplers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of e the simplest form.
- If e = 20, how many staplers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total staplers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
e = 30
e Total staplers sold on weekends
= 2
e + 40 + 3
e - 5
= 2
e + 3
e + 40 - 5
= 5
e + 35
Total staplers sold last week
= 30
e + 5
e + 35
= 35
e + 35
(b)
Number of staplers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 20) - 5
= 60 - 5
= 55
Answer(s): (a) 35
e + 35 or 35 + 35
e ; (b) 55