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 $5500 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
= 8 + 15 + 28 + 6 + 26 + 15
= 98
Number of vans sold in April = 6
Fraction of the vans sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
698 =
349 (c)
Number of more vans sold in May than in June
= 26 - 15
= 11
11 u = 5500
1 u = 5500 ÷ 11 = 500
Amount earned from selling a van = $500
Answer(s): (a) Feb, Mar or Mar, Feb; (b)
349; (c) $500