The graph shows the amount of money Michael saved from his pocket money every month from April to August.
- How much money did Michael save altogether from April to August?
- What was the average amount of money Michael saved from April to August?
- Michael saved $98 in September. The amount saved increased by 100% from September to October and another 100% from October to November. How much money did Michael save in November?
(a)
Amount saved in April = $26
Amount saved in May = $94
Amount saved in June = $71
Amount saved in July = $0
Amount saved in August = $24
Total amount saved from April to August
= 26 + 94 + 71 + 24
= $215
(b)
Average amount saved from April to August
= 215 ÷ 5
= $43
(c)
Amount that Michael saved in September = $98
Amount that Michael saved in October
= 98 + 98
= $196
Amount that Michael saved in November
= 196 + 196
= $392
Answer(s): (a) $215; (b) $43; (c) $392
