The graph shows the earnings that Hazel's shop made from January to May
- What was the total earnings from January to May?
- How much money must be earned in June to have average earnings of $5000 from January to June?
(a)
Total earnings from January to May
= 2200 + 2400 + 3800 + 2800 + 3600
= $14800
(b)
Total earnings from January to May
= 6 x 5000
= $30000
Amount that must be earned in June
= 30000 - 14800
= $15200
Answer(s): (a) $14800; (b) $15200