The line graph shows the total number of used sport cars 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 sport cars sold? Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Feb)
- What fraction of the sport cars was sold in the month of the lowest sale?
- The dealer was paid a fixed amount of money for every sport car he sold. He received $2900 more in April than in February. How much money did he receive from selling a sport car?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of sport cars sold in March and April.
(b)
Total number of sport cars
= 17 + 4 + 12 + 22 + 15 + 12
= 82
Number of sport cars sold in February = 4
Fraction of the sport cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
482 =
241 (c)
Number of more sport cars sold in April than in February
= 22 - 4
= 18
18 u = 2900
1 u = 2900 ÷ 18 = 500
Amount earned from selling a sport car = $500
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
241; (c) $500