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 June than in March. How much money did he receive from selling a van?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of vans sold in April and May.
(b)
Total number of vans
= 7 + 8 + 3 + 8 +28 + 9
= 63
Number of vans sold in March = 3
Fraction of the vans sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
363 =
121 (c)
Number of more vans in June than in March
= 9 - 3
= 6
6 u = 3600
1 u = 3600 ÷ 6 = 600
Amount earned from selling a van = $600
Answer(s): (a) Apr, May or May, Apr; (b)
121; (c) $600