The line graph shows the total number of used 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 cars sold? Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Feb)
- What fraction of the cars was sold in the month of the lowest sale?
- The dealer was paid a fixed amount of money for every car he sold. He received $2400 more in April than in February. How much money did he receive from selling a car?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of cars sold in March and April.
(b)
Total number of cars
= 28 + 4 + 6 + 28 + 26 + 6
= 98
Number of cars sold in February = 4
Fraction of the cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
498 =
249 (c)
Number of more cars sold in April than in February
= 28 - 4
= 24
24 u = 2400
1 u = 2400 ÷ 24 = 800
Amount earned from selling a car = $800
Answer(s): (a) Mar, Apr or Apr, Mar; (b)
249; (c) $800