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 $6600 more in April than in February. 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 March and April.
(b)
Total number of sport cars
= 29 + 12 + 19 + 29 + 20 + 19
= 128
Number of sport cars sold in February = 12
Fraction of the sport cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
12128 =
332 (c)
Number of more sport cars sold in April than in February
= 29 - 12
= 17
17 u = 6600
1 u = 6600 ÷ 17 = 1300
Amount earned from selling a sport car = $1300
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
332; (c) $1300