The line graph shows the amount of money Oliver spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Oliver spent in May, $126 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 Oliver spend $300 less than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Oliver spent in May = $280
Amount that Oliver spent on clothes
= 280 - 126
= $154
(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 Oliver spent $300 less than the previous month.
Amount that Oliver spent in March = $820
Amount that Oliver spent in April = $520
Amount that Oliver spent in April less than March
= 820 - 520
=
$300 (✓)
Amount that Oliver spent in April = $520
Amount that Oliver spent in May = $280
Amount that Oliver spent in May less than April
= 520 - 280
= $240 (x)
The month that Oliver spent $300 more than the previous month = Apr
Answer(s): (a) $154; (b) Apr