The table shows the number of markers sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of markers sold |
| Per weekday |
6c |
| Saturday |
2c + 40 |
| Sunday |
3c - 8 |
- What was the total number of markers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of c the simplest form.
- If c = 22, how many markers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total markers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
c = 30
c Total markers sold on weekends
= 2
c + 40 + 3
c - 8
= 2
c + 3
c + 40 - 8
= 5
c + 32
Total markers sold last week
= 30
c + 5
c + 32
= 35
c + 32
(b)
Number of markers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 22) - 8
= 66 - 8
= 58
Answer(s): (a) 35
c + 32 or 32 + 35
c ; (b) 58
