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 $16500 more in June than in March. How much money did he receive from selling a car?
(a)
There was a consecutive increase in the number of cars sold in April and May.
(b)
Total number of cars
= 8 + 9 + 3 + 9 +29 + 14
= 72
Number of cars sold in March = 3
Fraction of the cars sold in the month of the lowest sale
=
372 =
124 (c)
Number of more cars in June than in March
= 14 - 3
= 11
11 u = 16500
1 u = 16500 ÷ 11 = 1500
Amount earned from selling a car = $1500
Answer(s): (a) Apr, May or May, Apr; (b)
124; (c) $1500