The graph shows the earnings that Pamela's bookstore 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 $3500 from January to June?
(a)
Total earnings from January to May
= 3800 + 2000 + 3600 + 3000 + 3800
= $16200
(b)
Total earnings from January to May
= 6 x 3500
= $21000
Amount that must be earned in June
= 21000 - 16200
= $4800
Answer(s): (a) $16200; (b) $4800