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 $5700 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
= 13 + 12 + 21 + 23 + 16 + 21
= 106
Number of cars sold in February = 12
Fraction of the cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
12106 =
653 (c)
Number of more cars sold in April than in February
= 23 - 12
= 11
11 u = 5700
1 u = 5700 ÷ 11 = 500
Amount earned from selling a car = $500
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
653; (c) $500