A departmental store had 140 microwave ovens for sale during a 7-day period. The line graph shows the number of microwave ovens left unsold at the end of each day. The number of microwave ovens left unsold at the end of Day 7 was not shown.
- On which day was the greatest number of microwave ovens sold? Give your answer in number. (Eg 1)
- The average number of microwave ovens sold for the last three days was 9. How many microwave ovens were sold on Day 7?
(a)
To find the greatest increase in the number of tickets sold, look for the steepest decreasing slope.
On Day 4, the number of microwave ovens sold was the greatest number.
(b)
Total number of microwave ovens sold for the last three days
= 3 x 9
= 27
Total number of microwave ovens sold on Day 5 and Day 6
= 15 + 5
= 20
Total number of microwave ovens sold on Day 7
= 27 - 20
= 7
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 7