The bar graph shows the number of markers sold by a shop on a Saturday.
- Which coloured marker did the shop collect the most money from the sale? Give your answer in number. (Eg 1)
- What was the amount of money collected from (a)?
| Colour of marker |
Price per marker |
| (1) Pink |
$1.20 |
| (2) White |
$2.20 |
| (3) Blue |
$0.20 |
| (4) Grey |
$1.65 |
(a)
Number of markers sold
(1) Grey markers: 36
(2) Blue markers: 24
(3) White markers: 35
(4) Pink markers: 24
(1) Amount collected from sale of grey markers
= 36 x 1.65
= $59.40
(2) Amount collected from sale of blue markers
= 24 x 0.20
= $4.80
(3) Amount collected from sale of white markers
= 35 x 2.20
= $77
(4) Amount collected from sale of pink markers
= 24 x 1.20
= $28.80
Coloured marker that the shop collected the most money from the sale
= White
= 3
(b)
Amount that was collected from the sale of the white markers = $77
Answer(s): (a) 3; (b) $77
