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 $5200 more in April than in February. How much money did he receive from selling a van?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of vans sold in March and April.
(b)
Total number of vans
= 17 + 6 + 22 + 24 + 13 + 22
= 104
Number of vans sold in February = 6
Fraction of the vans sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
6104 =
352 (c)
Number of more vans sold in April than in February
= 24 - 6
= 18
18 u = 5200
1 u = 5200 ÷ 18 = 2000
Amount earned from selling a van = $2000
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
352; (c) $2000