The line graph shows the total number of used vans 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 vans sold? Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Feb)
- What fraction of the vans was sold in the month of the lowest sale?
- The dealer was paid a fixed amount of money for every van he sold. He received $6300 more in April than in February. How much money did he receive from selling a van?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of vans sold in March and April.
(b)
Total number of vans
= 16 + 4 + 21 + 23 + 5 + 21
= 90
Number of vans sold in February = 4
Fraction of the vans sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
490 =
245 (c)
Number of more vans sold in April than in February
= 23 - 4
= 19
19 u = 6300
1 u = 6300 ÷ 19 = 2000
Amount earned from selling a van = $2000
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
245; (c) $2000