The line graph shows the total number of used motorcycles 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 motorcycles sold? Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Feb)
- What fraction of the motorcycles was sold in the month of the lowest sale?
- The dealer was paid a fixed amount of money for every motorcycle he sold. He received $40000 more in June than in March. How much money did he receive from selling a motorcycle?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of motorcycles sold in April and May.
(b)
Total number of motorcycles
= 5 + 17 + 2 + 17 +30 + 27
= 98
Number of motorcycles sold in March = 2
Fraction of the motorcycles sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
298 =
149 (c)
Number of more motorcycles in June than in March
= 27 - 2
= 25
25 u = 40000
1 u = 40000 ÷ 25 = 1600
Amount earned from selling a motorcycle = $1600
Answer(s): (a) Apr, May or May, Apr; (b)
149; (c) $1600