The line graph shows the total number of used motorcycles 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 motorcycles sold? Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Feb)
- What fraction of the motorcycles was sold in the month of the lowest sale?
- The dealer was paid a fixed amount of money for every motorcycle he sold. He received $3100 more in April than in February. How much money did he receive from selling a motorcycle?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of motorcycles sold in March and April.
(b)
Total number of motorcycles
= 21 + 8 + 14 + 20 + 19 + 14
= 96
Number of motorcycles sold in February = 8
Fraction of the motorcycles sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
896 =
112 (c)
Number of more motorcycles sold in April than in February
= 20 - 8
= 12
12 u = 3100
1 u = 3100 ÷ 12 = 500
Amount earned from selling a motorcycle = $500
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
112; (c) $500