The line graph shows the amount of money Neave spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Neave spent in May, $124 was spent on clothes and the remaining amount was spent on food. How much did he spend on food in May?
- In which month did Neave spend $260 less than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Neave spent in May = $460
Amount that Neave spent on food
= 460 - 124
= $336
(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 Neave spent $260 less than the previous month.
Amount that Neave spent in March = $820
Amount that Neave spent in April = $560
Amount that Neave spent in April less than March
= 820 - 560
=
$260 (✓)
Amount that Neave spent in April = $560
Amount that Neave spent in May = $460
Amount that Neave spent in May less than April
= 560 - 460
= $100 (x)
The month that Neave spent $260 more than the previous month = Apr
Answer(s): (a) $336; (b) Apr