The graph shows the amount of money Elijah saved from his pocket money every month from April to August.
- How much money did Elijah save altogether from April to August?
- What was the average amount of money Elijah saved from April to August?
- Elijah saved $79 in September. The amount saved increased by 100% from September to October and another 100% from October to November. How much money did Elijah save in November?
(a)
Amount saved in April = $19
Amount saved in May = $54
Amount saved in June = $72
Amount saved in July = $0
Amount saved in August = $100
Total amount saved from April to August
= 19 + 54 + 72 + 100
= $245
(b)
Average amount saved from April to August
= 245 ÷ 5
= $49
(c)
Amount that Elijah saved in September = $79
Amount that Elijah saved in October
= 79 + 79
= $158
Amount that Elijah saved in November
= 158 + 158
= $316
Answer(s): (a) $245; (b) $49; (c) $316