The graph shows the earnings that Mary's boutique 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 $4200 from January to June?
(a)
Total earnings from January to May
= 3800 + 3600 + 3000 + 3200 + 3000
= $16600
(b)
Total earnings from January to May
= 6 x 4200
= $25200
Amount that must be earned in June
= 25200 - 16600
= $8600
Answer(s): (a) $16600; (b) $8600