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
= 5 + 14 + 30 + 4 + 23 + 14
= 90
Number of vans sold in April = 4
Fraction of the vans sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
490 =
245 (c)
Number of more vans sold in May than in June
= 23 - 14
= 9
9 u = 3600
1 u = 3600 ÷ 9 = 400
Amount earned from selling a van = $400
Answer(s): (a) Feb, Mar or Mar, Feb; (b)
245; (c) $400