The line graph shows the total number of used sport cars sold by a dealer in the first six months of the year.
- In which two months were there a consecutive increase in the number of sport cars sold? Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Feb)
- What fraction of the sport cars was sold in the month of the lowest sale?
- The dealer was paid a fixed amount of money for every sport car he sold. He received $18000 more in June than in March. How much money did he receive from selling a sport car?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of sport cars sold in April and May.
(b)
Total number of sport cars
= 4 + 6 + 3 + 6 +20 + 18
= 57
Number of sport cars sold in March = 3
Fraction of the sport cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
357 =
119 (c)
Number of more sport cars in June than in March
= 18 - 3
= 15
15 u = 18000
1 u = 18000 ÷ 15 = 1200
Amount earned from selling a sport car = $1200
Answer(s): (a) Apr, May or May, Apr; (b)
119; (c) $1200