The graph shows the number of fruits sold in a market.
- How many more bananas are there than dates?
- If each fruit was sold at $5, how much money was collected from selling the bananas and the mangoes?
(a)
Number of bananas more than dates
= (8 - 6) x 7
= 2 x 7
= 14
(b)
Total number of bananas and mangoes
= (8 + 4) x 7
= 12 x 7
= 84
Amount that was collected
= 84 x 5
= $420
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) $420