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 $3600 more in May than in June. How much money did he receive from selling a van?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of vans sold in February and March.
(b)
Total number of vans
= 7 + 18 + 25 + 4 + 24 + 18
= 96
Number of vans sold in April = 4
Fraction of the vans sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
496 =
124 (c)
Number of more vans sold in May than in June
= 24 - 18
= 6
6 u = 3600
1 u = 3600 ÷ 6 = 600
Amount earned from selling a van = $600
Answer(s): (a) Feb, Mar or Mar, Feb; (b)
124; (c) $600