The line graph shows the amount of money Reggie spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Reggie spent in March, $141 was spent on clothes and the remaining amount was spent on food. How much did he spend on food in March?
- In which month did Reggie spend $140 more than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Reggie spent in March = $574
Amount that Reggie spent on food
= 574 - 141
= $433
(b)
To find an increase in a line graph, look for an increasing slope.
The 2 increasing slopes are from February to March and May to June. Now, find the month when Reggie spent $140 more than the previous month.
Amount that Reggie spent in February = $374
Amount that Reggie spent in March = $574
Amount that Reggie spent in March more than February
= 574 - 374
= $200 (x)
Amount that Reggie spent in May = $194
Amount that Reggie spent in June = $334
Amount that Reggie spent in June more than May
= 334 - 194
=
$140 (✓)
The month that Reggie spent $140 more than the previous month = Jun
Answer(s): (a) $433; (b) Jun