To solve the problem, let's analyze the line graph step by step and answer each question based on the data provided.
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Graph Analysis
The line graph shows the sales of cars at Salamander Autos over a period of 12 months. The x-axis represents the months (January to December), and the y-axis represents the number of cars sold.
From the graph:
- The highest point is in
August, indicating the most sales.
- The lowest point is in
December, indicating the fewest sales.
- Sales generally increase from January to August and then decrease from August to December.
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Questions and Solutions
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1. How many cars were sold during July?
- Locate the point on the graph corresponding to July.
- The y-value for July appears to be around
8 cars.
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Answer: 8 cars
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2. How many cars were sold in the first 6 months of the year?
- Sum the sales for January through June.
- From the graph:
- January: ~3 cars
- February: ~4 cars
- March: ~5 cars
- April: ~6 cars
- May: ~7 cars
- June: ~8 cars
- Total = 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 =
33 cars
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Answer: 33 cars
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3. Which month had the lowest number of car sales?
- Look for the lowest point on the graph.
- The lowest point is in
December.
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Answer: December
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4. Which month had the highest number of car sales?
- Look for the highest point on the graph.
- The highest point is in
August.
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Answer: August
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5. Use the chart below to test your understanding of the data.
- This part likely involves matching statements with the graph. Let's evaluate each statement:
Statements:
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a) Cars were sold every month.
- True: The graph shows a positive value for every month, meaning cars were sold every month.
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b) More cars were sold from January to August than from August to December.
- True: The total sales from January to August are higher than those from August to December (as seen in the increasing trend until August and decreasing trend afterward).
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c) Salamander Autos made more money in August than in September.
- True: August has the highest sales, so it likely generated more revenue than September.
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d) Car sales decreased from August to December.
- True: The graph shows a downward trend from August to December.
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Answer: All statements (a, b, c, d) are true.
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Final Answers
1.
8 cars
2.
33 cars
3.
December
4.
August
5.
All statements (a, b, c, d) are true.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{8, 33, \text{December}, \text{August}, \text{All statements are true}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fifth grade graph worksheet.
