The line graph shows the total number of used 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 cars sold? Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Feb)
- What fraction of the cars was sold in the month of the lowest sale?
- The dealer was paid a fixed amount of money for every car he sold. He received $3300 more in April than in February. How much money did he receive from selling a car?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of cars sold in March and April.
(b)
Total number of cars
= 21 + 10 + 26 + 28 + 11 + 26
= 122
Number of cars sold in February = 10
Fraction of the cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
10122 =
561 (c)
Number of more cars sold in April than in February
= 28 - 10
= 18
18 u = 3300
1 u = 3300 ÷ 18 = 1100
Amount earned from selling a car = $1100
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
561; (c) $1100