The line graph shows the amount of money Sean spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Sean spent in May, $133 was spent on food and the remaining amount was spent on clothes. How much did he spend on clothes in May?
- In which month did Sean spend $120 less than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Sean spent in May = $240
Amount that Sean spent on clothes
= 240 - 133
= $107
(b)
To find a decrease in a line graph, look for a decreasing slope.
The 2 decreasing slopes are from March to April and April to May. Now, find the month when Sean spent $120 less than the previous month.
Amount that Sean spent in March = $620
Amount that Sean spent in April = $500
Amount that Sean spent in April less than March
= 620 - 500
=
$120 (✓)
Amount that Sean spent in April = $500
Amount that Sean spent in May = $240
Amount that Sean spent in May less than April
= 500 - 240
= $260 (x)
The month that Sean spent $120 more than the previous month = Apr
Answer(s): (a) $107; (b) Apr