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 $2400 more in May than in June. 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 February and March.
(b)
Total number of sport cars
= 7 + 11 + 26 + 2 + 15 + 11
= 72
Number of sport cars sold in April = 2
Fraction of the sport cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
272 =
136 (c)
Number of more sport cars sold in May than in June
= 15 - 11
= 4
4 u = 2400
1 u = 2400 ÷ 4 = 600
Amount earned from selling a sport car = $600
Answer(s): (a) Feb, Mar or Mar, Feb; (b)
136; (c) $600