The table shows the number of pencils sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of pencils sold |
| Per weekday |
6e |
| Saturday |
4e + 40 |
| Sunday |
3e - 8 |
- What was the total number of pencils sold last week? Express your answer in terms of e the simplest form.
- If e = 28, how many pencils were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total pencils sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
e = 30
e Total pencils sold on weekends
= 4
e + 40 + 3
e - 8
= 4
e + 3
e + 40 - 8
= 7
e + 32
Total pencils sold last week
= 30
e + 7
e + 32
= 37
e + 32
(b)
Number of pencils sold on Sunday
= (3 x 28) - 8
= 84 - 8
= 76
Answer(s): (a) 37
e + 32 or 32 + 37
e ; (b) 76
