The graph shows the amount of money Carl saved from his pocket money every month from February to June.
- How much money did Carl save altogether from February to June?
- What was the average amount of money Carl saved from February to June?
- Carl saved $66 in July. The amount saved increased by 100% from July to August and another 100% from August to September. How much money did Carl save in September?
(a)
Amount saved in February = $11
Amount saved in March = $54
Amount saved in April = $96
Amount saved in May = $0
Amount saved in June = $24
Total amount saved from February to June
= 11 + 54 + 96 + 24
= $185
(b)
Average amount saved from February to June
= 185 ÷ 5
= $37
(c)
Amount that Carl saved in July = $66
Amount that Carl saved in August
= 66 + 66
= $132
Amount that Carl saved in September
= 132 + 132
= $264
Answer(s): (a) $185; (b) $37; (c) $264
