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 $18000 more in June than in March. How much money did he receive from selling a van?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of vans sold in April and May.
(b)
Total number of vans
= 4 + 11 + 2 + 11 +14 + 12
= 54
Number of vans sold in March = 2
Fraction of the vans sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
254 =
127 (c)
Number of more vans in June than in March
= 12 - 2
= 10
10 u = 18000
1 u = 18000 ÷ 10 = 1800
Amount earned from selling a van = $1800
Answer(s): (a) Apr, May or May, Apr; (b)
127; (c) $1800