The table shows the number of pencils sold at a bookshop last week.
| |
Number of pencils sold |
| Per weekday |
6q |
| Saturday |
3q + 40 |
| Sunday |
3q - 5 |
- What was the total number of pencils sold last week? Express your answer in terms of q the simplest form.
- If q = 20, how many pencils were sold on Sunday?
(a)
Total pencils sold on weekdays
= 5 x 6
q = 30
q Total pencils sold on weekends
= 3
q + 40 + 3
q - 5
= 3
q + 3
q + 40 - 5
= 6
q + 35
Total pencils sold last week
= 30
q + 6
q + 35
= 36
q + 35
(b)
Number of pencils sold on Sunday
= (3 x 20) - 5
= 60 - 5
= 55
Answer(s): (a) 36
q + 35 or 35 + 36
q ; (b) 55
