L1 Numeracy work book
N1/L1.11 Solve problems involving algebra
Name_____________________
1) Substitute the value given in each problem then work out the answer:
a) W=Width, L=Length
Calculate the perimeter
Perimeter = (Wx2) + (Lx2) Answer = 12m
3.5 m
2.5m
b) Use the equation to calculate the area:
2
Area = W x L: Answer = 9m
4 m
2.25m
2) Gross profit = sales ‐ food cost
a) Sales = £25 food cost = £15 gross profit = £10
b) Sales = £ 57 food cost = £ 31 gross profit = £26
3) My monthly mobile phone charges are calculated using the following formula:
Cost = £15 + £0.20 x minutes used
How much will it cost for:
i)
30 minutes used =£21.00
ii)
70 minutes used =£29.00
iii)
140 minutes used =£43.00
October 2011. Answers kindly contributed by Kevin Melling and Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Workbook written and contributed
by Simon Kelsey, Steps to Work. September 2011. Search for Simon, Kevin and Judith on
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