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 $8000 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
= 7 + 10 + 25 + 6 + 30 + 10
= 88
Number of vans sold in April = 6
Fraction of the vans sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
688 =
344 (c)
Number of more vans sold in May than in June
= 30 - 10
= 20
20 u = 8000
1 u = 8000 ÷ 20 = 400
Amount earned from selling a van = $400
Answer(s): (a) Feb, Mar or Mar, Feb; (b)
344; (c) $400