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 $5400 more in April than in February. How much money did he receive from selling a van?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of vans sold in March and April.
(b)
Total number of vans
= 23 + 12 + 13 + 28 + 23 + 13
= 112
Number of vans sold in February = 12
Fraction of the vans sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
12112 =
328 (c)
Number of more vans sold in April than in February
= 28 - 12
= 16
16 u = 5400
1 u = 5400 ÷ 16 = 1000
Amount earned from selling a van = $1000
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
328; (c) $1000