The table shows the number of pens sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of pens sold |
| Per weekday |
6e |
| Saturday |
2e + 40 |
| Sunday |
3e - 8 |
- What was the total number of pens sold last week? Express your answer in terms of e the simplest form.
- If e = 25, how many pens were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total pens sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
e = 30
e Total pens sold on weekends
= 2
e + 40 + 3
e - 8
= 2
e + 3
e + 40 - 8
= 5
e + 32
Total pens sold last week
= 30
e + 5
e + 32
= 35
e + 32
(b)
Number of pens sold on Sunday
= (3 x 25) - 8
= 75 - 8
= 67
Answer(s): (a) 35
e + 32 or 32 + 35
e ; (b) 67
