Question

Westin Trading normally nets $6 million per month. The table shows the variance from the average for five months.Sales Above/Below Average (Millions)AprilMayJuneJulyAug.–2.5Negative 2 and one-half3.1–1.62 and two-thirdsWhich comparison is true? Use the number line to help.A number line going from negative 6 to positive 6 in increments of 1. June < AugustApril = MayMay > JulyMay = August

Answer 1

We have:

April --> -2.5

May --> Negative 2 and one-half = - 2 + 1/2 = -2.5

June --> 3.1

July --> - 1.6

Aug --> 2 and two-thirds = 2 + 2/3 = 2.67

We place them on the number line

Therefore,

June > August

April = May

May < July

May ≠ August

Answer: The true comparison is April = May