The table shows the number of markers sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of markers sold |
| Per weekday |
6y |
| Saturday |
4y + 40 |
| Sunday |
3y - 10 |
- What was the total number of markers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of y the simplest form.
- If y = 24, how many markers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total markers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
y = 30
y Total markers sold on weekends
= 4
y + 40 + 3
y - 10
= 4
y + 3
y + 40 - 10
= 7
y + 30
Total markers sold last week
= 30
y + 7
y + 30
= 37
y + 30
(b)
Number of markers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 24) - 10
= 72 - 10
= 62
Answer(s): (a) 37
y + 30 or 30 + 37
y ; (b) 62
