The bar graph shows the different flavours of ice cream sold by a shop. The table shows the prices of the ice cream flavours. Which ice cream flavour did the shop earn the most money? From the sale of this ice cream flavour, what was the amount of money earned? (2 marks)
Answer: pistachio, $151.20
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5 gaps → 15
1 gap → 15 ÷ 5 = 3
chocolate → 45 - 3 = 42
chocolate ($)
→ 42 x 3.5 = $147
pistachio → 30 + 3 x 2 = 36
pistachio ($)
→ 36 x 4.2 = $151.20
strawberry → 60 - 3 = 57
strawberry ($)
→ 57 x 2.5 = $142.50
vanilla → 15 + 3 x 3 = 24
vanilla ($)
→ 24 x 3.8 = $91.20
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5 gaps → 15
1 gap → 15 ÷ 5 = 3
chocolate → 45 - 3 = 42
chocolate ($)
→ 42 x 3.5 = $147
pistachio → 30 + 3 x 2 = 36
pistachio ($)
→ 36 x 4.2 = $151.20
strawberry → 60 - 3 = 57
strawberry ($)
→ 57 x 2.5 = $142.50
vanilla → 15 + 3 x 3 = 24
vanilla ($)
→ 24 x 3.8 = $91.20
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