The table shows the number of files sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of files sold |
| Per weekday |
6q |
| Saturday |
2q + 40 |
| Sunday |
3q - 5 |
- What was the total number of files sold last week? Express your answer in terms of q the simplest form.
- If q = 22, how many files were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total files sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
q = 30
q Total files sold on weekends
= 2
q + 40 + 3
q - 5
= 2
q + 3
q + 40 - 5
= 5
q + 35
Total files sold last week
= 30
q + 5
q + 35
= 35
q + 35
(b)
Number of files sold on Sunday
= (3 x 22) - 5
= 66 - 5
= 61
Answer(s): (a) 35
q + 35 or 35 + 35
q ; (b) 61
