The bar graph shows the number of files sold by a stationery kiosk on a Saturday.
- Which coloured file did the stationery kiosk collect the least money from the sale? Give your answer in number. (Eg 1)
- What was the amount of money collected from (a)?
| Colour of file |
Price per file |
| (1) White |
$1.40 |
| (2) Blue |
$1.45 |
| (3) Yellow |
$0.40 |
| (4) Grey |
$2.40 |
(a)
Number of files sold
(1) White files: 38
(2) Blue files: 49
(3) Yellow files: 44
(4) Grey files: 35
(1) Amount collected from sale of white files
= 38 x 1.40
= $53.20
(2) Amount collected from sale of blue files
= 49 x 1.45
= $71.05
(3) Amount collected from sale of yellow files
= 44 x 0.40
= $17.60
(4) Amount collected from sale of grey files
= 35 x 2.40
= $84
Coloured file that the stationery kiosk collected the least money from the sale
= Yellow
= 3
(b)
Amount that was collected from the sale of the yellow files = $17.60
Answer(s): (a) 3; (b) $17.60
