The graph shows the earnings that Irene's apparel store 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 $4600 from January to June?
(a)
Total earnings from January to May
= 4000 + 2800 + 3800 + 3000 + 3800
= $17400
(b)
Total earnings from January to May
= 6 x 4600
= $27600
Amount that must be earned in June
= 27600 - 17400
= $10200
Answer(s): (a) $17400; (b) $10200