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 $5400 more in June than in March. How much money did he receive from selling a van?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of vans sold in April and May.
(b)
Total number of vans
= 5 + 8 + 4 + 8 +18 + 13
= 56
Number of vans sold in March = 4
Fraction of the vans sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
456 =
114 (c)
Number of more vans in June than in March
= 13 - 4
= 9
9 u = 5400
1 u = 5400 ÷ 9 = 600
Amount earned from selling a van = $600
Answer(s): (a) Apr, May or May, Apr; (b)
114; (c) $600