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 $800 more in May than in June. How much money did he receive from selling a car?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of cars sold in February and March.
(b)
Total number of cars
= 5 + 18 + 25 + 4 + 20 + 18
= 90
Number of cars sold in April = 4
Fraction of the cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
490 =
245 (c)
Number of more cars sold in May than in June
= 20 - 18
= 2
2 u = 800
1 u = 800 ÷ 2 = 400
Amount earned from selling a car = $400
Answer(s): (a) Feb, Mar or Mar, Feb; (b)
245; (c) $400