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 $4000 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 + 22 + 29 + 2 + 30 + 22
= 112
Number of sport cars sold in April = 2
Fraction of the sport cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
2112 =
156 (c)
Number of more sport cars sold in May than in June
= 30 - 22
= 8
8 u = 4000
1 u = 4000 ÷ 8 = 500
Amount earned from selling a sport car = $500
Answer(s): (a) Feb, Mar or Mar, Feb; (b)
156; (c) $500