The line graph shows the total number of used motorcycles 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 motorcycles sold? Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Feb)
- What fraction of the motorcycles was sold in the month of the lowest sale?
- The dealer was paid a fixed amount of money for every motorcycle he sold. He received $2400 more in April than in February. How much money did he receive from selling a motorcycle?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of motorcycles sold in March and April.
(b)
Total number of motorcycles
= 13 + 8 + 21 + 26 + 21 + 21
= 110
Number of motorcycles sold in February = 8
Fraction of the motorcycles sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
8110 =
455 (c)
Number of more motorcycles sold in April than in February
= 26 - 8
= 18
18 u = 2400
1 u = 2400 ÷ 18 = 1700
Amount earned from selling a motorcycle = $1700
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
455; (c) $1700