The line graph shows the amount of money Fred spent from January to June.
- Of the amount Fred spent in May, $159 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 Fred spend $240 less than the previous month? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
(a)
Amount that Fred spent in May = $260
Amount that Fred spent on food
= 260 - 159
= $101
(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 Fred spent $240 less than the previous month.
Amount that Fred spent in March = $740
Amount that Fred spent in April = $500
Amount that Fred spent in April less than March
= 740 - 500
=
$240 (✓)
Amount that Fred spent in April = $500
Amount that Fred spent in May = $260
Amount that Fred spent in May less than April
= 500 - 260
= $240 (x)
The month that Fred spent $240 more than the previous month = Apr
Answer(s): (a) $101; (b) Apr