L1 Numeracy work book
N1/L2.4 Evaluate expressions and make substitutions in given formulae in words
and symbols to produce results
Name_____________________
You work for a company that wishes to promote a new product and you wish to
produce some leaflets to give out to the public. The printer has given you the cost of
printing based on this formula.
Calculating printing costs
C= 27 + 0.4 x n
C= cost in £ and
N= number of leaflets
1)
What is the cost of producing 50 leaflets?
Answer = £47.00
2)
What is the cost of producing 1000 leaflets?
Answer = £427.00
3)
If you had £8.50, how many leaflets can you get printed?
Query: I don’t think you have enough money – you need at least £27.00 to start with.
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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