The line graph shows the amount of money Glen spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Glen spent in May, $138 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 Glen spend $200 less than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Glen spent in May = $340
Amount that Glen spent on clothes
= 340 - 138
= $202
(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 Glen spent $200 less than the previous month.
Amount that Glen spent in March = $700
Amount that Glen spent in April = $500
Amount that Glen spent in April less than March
= 700 - 500
=
$200 (✓)
Amount that Glen spent in April = $500
Amount that Glen spent in May = $340
Amount that Glen spent in May less than April
= 500 - 340
= $160 (x)
The month that Glen spent $200 more than the previous month = Apr
Answer(s): (a) $202; (b) Apr