The line graph shows the amount of money Michael spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Michael spent in March, $119 was spent on food and the remaining amount was spent on clothes. How much did he spend on clothes in March?
- In which month did Michael spend $200 more than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Michael spent in March = $413
Amount that Michael spent on clothes
= 413 - 119
= $294
(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 Michael spent $200 more than the previous month.
Amount that Michael spent in February = $173
Amount that Michael spent in March = $413
Amount that Michael spent in March more than February
= 413 - 173
= $240 (x)
Amount that Michael spent in May = $133
Amount that Michael spent in June = $333
Amount that Michael spent in June more than May
= 333 - 133
=
$200 (✓)
The month that Michael spent $200 more than the previous month = Jun
Answer(s): (a) $294; (b) Jun