The table shows the number of markers sold at a bookshop last week.
|
Number of markers sold |
Per weekday |
6w |
Saturday |
2w + 40 |
Sunday |
3w - 9 |
- What was the total number of markers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of w the simplest form.
- If w = 24, how many markers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total markers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
w = 30
w Total markers sold on weekends
= 2
w + 40 + 3
w - 9
= 2
w + 3
w + 40 - 9
= 5
w + 31
Total markers sold last week
= 30
w + 5
w + 31
= 35
w + 31
(b)
Number of markers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 24) - 9
= 72 - 9
= 63
Answer(s): (a) 35
w + 31 or 31 + 35
w ; (b) 63