The line graph shows the amount of money Asher spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Asher spent in May, $188 was spent on transport and the remaining amount was spent on food. How much did he spend on food in May?
- In which month did Asher spend $240 less than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Asher spent in May = $380
Amount that Asher spent on food
= 380 - 188
= $192
(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 Asher spent $240 less than the previous month.
Amount that Asher spent in March = $740
Amount that Asher spent in April = $500
Amount that Asher spent in April less than March
= 740 - 500
=
$240 (✓)
Amount that Asher spent in April = $500
Amount that Asher spent in May = $380
Amount that Asher spent in May less than April
= 500 - 380
= $120 (x)
The month that Asher spent $240 more than the previous month = Apr
Answer(s): (a) $192; (b) Apr