The graph shows the amount of money Oscar saved from his pocket money every month from January to May.
- How much money did Oscar save altogether from January to May?
- What was the average amount of money Oscar saved from January to May?
- Oscar saved $60 in June. The amount saved increased by 100% from June to July and another 100% from July to August. How much money did Oscar save in August?
(a)
Amount saved in January = $40
Amount saved in February = $80
Amount saved in March = $34
Amount saved in April = $0
Amount saved in May = $86
Total amount saved from January to May
= 40 + 80 + 34 + 86
= $240
(b)
Average amount saved from January to May
= 240 ÷ 5
= $48
(c)
Amount that Oscar saved in June = $60
Amount that Oscar saved in July
= 60 + 60
= $120
Amount that Oscar saved in August
= 120 + 120
= $240
Answer(s): (a) $240; (b) $48; (c) $240
