The table shows the number of pens sold at a bookshop last week.
|
Number of pens sold |
Per weekday |
6g |
Saturday |
4g + 40 |
Sunday |
3g - 8 |
- What was the total number of pens sold last week? Express your answer in terms of g the simplest form.
- If g = 27, how many pens were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total pens sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
g = 30
g Total pens sold on weekends
= 4
g + 40 + 3
g - 8
= 4
g + 3
g + 40 - 8
= 7
g + 32
Total pens sold last week
= 30
g + 7
g + 32
= 37
g + 32
(b)
Number of pens sold on Sunday
= (3 x 27) - 8
= 81 - 8
= 73
Answer(s): (a) 37
g + 32 or 32 + 37
g ; (b) 73