The graph shows the earnings that Betty'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 $5000 from January to June?
(a)
Total earnings from January to May
= 3600 + 3000 + 3200 + 3800 + 3000
= $16600
(b)
Total earnings from January to May
= 6 x 5000
= $30000
Amount that must be earned in June
= 30000 - 16600
= $13400
Answer(s): (a) $16600; (b) $13400