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 $32400 more in June than in March. How much money did he receive from selling a motorcycle?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of motorcycles sold in April and May.
(b)
Total number of motorcycles
= 7 + 17 + 2 + 17 +27 + 20
= 90
Number of motorcycles sold in March = 2
Fraction of the motorcycles sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
290 =
145 (c)
Number of more motorcycles in June than in March
= 20 - 2
= 18
18 u = 32400
1 u = 32400 ÷ 18 = 1800
Amount earned from selling a motorcycle = $1800
Answer(s): (a) Apr, May or May, Apr; (b)
145; (c) $1800