The line graph shows the amount of money Cole spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Cole spent in February, $152 was spent on clothes and the remaining amount was spent on food. How much did he spend on food in February?
- In which month did Cole spend $160 more than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Cole spent in February = $500
Amount that Cole spent on food
= 500 - 152
= $348
(b)
To find an increase in a line graph, look for an increasing slope.
The 3 increasing slopes are from January to February, February to March and May to June. Now, find the month when Cole spent $160 more than the previous month.
Amount that Cole spent in January = $220
Amount that Cole spent in February = $500
Amount that Cole spent in February more than January
= 500 - 220
= $280 (x)
Amount that Cole spent in February = $500
Amount that Cole spent in March = $660
Amount that Cole spent in March more than February
= 660 - 500
=
$160 (✓)
Amount that Cole spent in May = $300
Amount that Cole spent in June = $400
Amount that Cole spent in June more than May
= 400 - 300
= $100 (x)
The month that Cole spent $160 more than the previous month = Mar
Answer(s): (a) $348; (b) Mar