The line graph shows the amount of money Ben spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Ben spent in April, $104 was spent on food and the remaining amount was spent on clothes. How much did he spend on clothes in April?
- In which month did Ben spend $100 less than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Ben spent in April = $800
Amount that Ben spent on clothes
= 800 - 104
= $696
(b)
To find a decrease in a line graph, look for a decreasing slope.
The 2 decreasing slopes are from January to February and April to May. Now, find the month when Ben spent $100 less than the previous month.
Amount that Ben spent in January = $380
Amount that Ben spent in February = $280
Amount that Ben spent in February less than January
= 380 - 280
=
$100 (✓)
Amount that Ben spent in April = $800
Amount that Ben spent in May = $600
Amount that Ben spent in May less than April
= 800 - 600
= $200 (x)
The month that Ben spent $100 more than the previous month = Feb
Answer(s): (a) $696; (b) Feb