The table shows the number of staplers sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of staplers sold |
| Per weekday |
5e |
| Saturday |
2e + 40 |
| Sunday |
3e - 10 |
- What was the total number of staplers sold last week? Express your answer in terms of e the simplest form.
- If e = 29, how many staplers were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total staplers sold on weekdays
= 5 x 5
e = 25
e Total staplers sold on weekends
= 2
e + 40 + 3
e - 10
= 2
e + 3
e + 40 - 10
= 5
e + 30
Total staplers sold last week
= 25
e + 5
e + 30
= 30
e + 30
(b)
Number of staplers sold on Sunday
= (3 x 29) - 10
= 87 - 10
= 77
Answer(s): (a) 30
e + 30 or 30 + 30
e ; (b) 77
