The line graph shows the amount of money Owen spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Owen spent in May, $166 was spent on food and the remaining amount was spent on transport. How much did he spend on transport in May?
- In which month did Owen spend $260 less than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Owen spent in May = $300
Amount that Owen spent on transport
= 300 - 166
= $134
(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 Owen spent $260 less than the previous month.
Amount that Owen spent in March = $800
Amount that Owen spent in April = $540
Amount that Owen spent in April less than March
= 800 - 540
=
$260 (✓)
Amount that Owen spent in April = $540
Amount that Owen spent in May = $300
Amount that Owen spent in May less than April
= 540 - 300
= $240 (x)
The month that Owen spent $260 more than the previous month = Apr
Answer(s): (a) $134; (b) Apr