The line graph shows the total number of used 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 cars sold? Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Feb)
- What fraction of the cars was sold in the month of the lowest sale?
- The dealer was paid a fixed amount of money for every car he sold. He received $6100 more in April than in February. How much money did he receive from selling a car?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of cars sold in March and April.
(b)
Total number of cars
= 27 + 6 + 15 + 20 + 15 + 15
= 98
Number of cars sold in February = 6
Fraction of the cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
698 =
349 (c)
Number of more cars sold in April than in February
= 20 - 6
= 14
14 u = 6100
1 u = 6100 ÷ 14 = 700
Amount earned from selling a car = $700
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
349; (c) $700