The graph shows the earnings that Opal'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
= 3000 + 3200 + 3000 + 3000 + 2200
= $14400
(b)
Total earnings from January to May
= 6 x 3500
= $21000
Amount that must be earned in June
= 21000 - 14400
= $6600
Answer(s): (a) $14400; (b) $6600