The graph shows the number of fruits sold in a supermarket.
- How many more bananas are there than guavas?
- If each fruit was sold at $7, how much money was collected from selling the bananas and the dates?
(a)
Number of bananas more than guavas
= (11 - 5) x 2
= 6 x 2
= 12
(b)
Total number of bananas and dates
= (11 + 7) x 2
= 18 x 2
= 36
Amount that was collected
= 36 x 7
= $252
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) $252