The graph shows the amount of money Michael saved from his pocket money every month from January to May.
- How much money did Michael save altogether from January to May?
- What was the average amount of money Michael saved from January to May?
- Michael saved $26 in June. The amount saved increased by 100% from June to July and another 100% from July to August. How much money did Michael save in August?
(a)
Amount saved in January = $35
Amount saved in February = $84
Amount saved in March = $99
Amount saved in April = $0
Amount saved in May = $72
Total amount saved from January to May
= 35 + 84 + 99 + 72
= $290
(b)
Average amount saved from January to May
= 290 ÷ 5
= $58
(c)
Amount that Michael saved in June = $26
Amount that Michael saved in July
= 26 + 26
= $52
Amount that Michael saved in August
= 52 + 52
= $104
Answer(s): (a) $290; (b) $58; (c) $104
